（Principals of Advanced Spoken English）
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先修课程：新标准大学英语基础课
一、课程目的要求：
随着我国对外开放不断深入，社会对人才的英语口语水平要求越来越高。大学英语教学应该以培养学生实际运用语言的能力为目标,突出教学内容的实用性和针对性。目前，流利的英语口语对于大学生来讲是必不可少的。本课程旨在选择体现时代性、实用性和趣味性的主题展开口语教学活动，充分调动学生的表达欲望，以帮助学生掌握英语知识和提高英语听说能力。同时，融入不同文体和文化背景知识，帮助学生用英文来流利地表达自己的观点。在此过程中，学生的语言技能和对英语国家文化的了解也会得到进一步的提升。
二、课程主要内容：
选择贴近生活的文章、视听片段和对话等作为语言素材，以相关主题为切入点，从不同角度提出话题让学生以多种形式进行口语操练，内容涉及经济、文化、教育、风俗、时尚和环境等。总结对话模式和口语技能，介绍不同场合的英语交际功能，使学生能够在新的场景下组织新的对话，能用自然、地道的口语来表达观点。本课程在于改变学生传统的被动记忆、机械训练的学习方式，采用积极主动的自主参与、合作式的学习方式，使他们通过接触与社会和生活密切相关的、真实的语言素材，通过生动活泼的语言实践和交际活动，发挥自己的学习潜能，最终形成有效的学习策略，从而提高英语口语技能。
三、教学方式
以多媒体为辅助工具，采取教师讲解、学生讨论、课堂辩论、演讲报告、对话模仿、角色扮演和影视欣赏等教学方式。
四、主要教学参考书：
1. 王善平：《高级英语口语：文化与交际》，厦门：厦门大学出版社，2006.
2. 王一普，黄跃华：《高级英语口语教程》，北京：科学出版社，2010.
3. 徐志英，邓杉，赵蓉：《英语电影视听说》，北京：外语教学与研究出版社，2009.
4. 严诚忠，戚元方：《英语中级口译资格证书考试 高级口语教程》，上海：上海外语教育出版社，2006.
五、考核方式及要求：
课程考核方式：口语活动评分+口语测试
成绩构成：平时成绩30％（出勤率、平时作业、口语活动表现情况等）；期末考试70％。
六、课程标准
Unit One Getting Through College
Before-class Reading: A passage and an interview about campus life
In –class Activity: Part 1: Warm-up
Part 2: Discussion skill: Agreement
Part 3: Tips for good communication
After-class Activity: Part 1: Garden of idiom
Part 2: Recitation
Unit Two The Internet: Evil or Angel
Before-class Reading: Passages about Internet
In –class Activity: Part 1: Warm-up
Part 2: Discussion skill: Disagreement
Part 3: Tips for good communication
After-class Activity: Part 1: Garden of idiom
Part 2: Recitation
Unit Three Traveling in China
Before-class Reading: Passages about Traveling
In –class Activity: Part 1: Warm-up
Part 2: Discussion skill: Asking for and giving opinions
Part 3: Tips for good communication
After-class Activity: Part 1: Garden of idiom
Part 2: Recitation
Unit Four Festivals: Yours or Mine
Before-class Reading: Passages about Festivals
In –class Activity: Part 1: Warm-up
Part 2: Complement
Part 3: Tips for good communication
After-class Activity: Part 1: Garden of idiom
Part 2: Recitation
Unit Five Can Love Make the World Go Round？
Before-class Reading: Passages about Love
In –class Activity: Part 1: Warm-up
Part 2: Presentation skills (Ⅰ)
Part 3: Tips for good communication
After-class Activity: Part 1: Garden of idiom
Part 2: Recitation
Unit Six Facing the Modern Life
Before-class Reading: Passages about Modern Life
In –class Activity: Part 1: Warm-up
Part 2: Presentation skills (Ⅱ)
Part 3: Tips for good communication
After-class Activity: Part 1: Garden of idiom
Part 2: Recitation
Unit Seven What Do We Know About Fashion？
Before-class Reading: Passages about Fashion
In –class Activity: Part 1: Warm-up
Part 2: Discussion skill: How to explain
Part 3: Tips for good communication
After-class Activity: Part 1: Garden of idiom
Part 2: Recitation
Unit Eight Entertaining Yourself
Before-class Reading: Passages about Entertaining
In –class Activity: Part 1: Warm-up
Part 2: Debate skill
Part 3: Tips for good communication
After-class Activity: Part 1: Garden of idiom
Part 2: Recitation
Unit Nine Revealing Personalities
Before-class Reading: Passages about Personality
In –class Activity: Part 1: Warm-up
Part 2: How to give people verbal advice
Part 3: Tips for good communication
After-class Activity: Part 1: Garden of idiom
Part 2: Recitation
Unit Ten Worshiping Celebrities？
Before-class Reading: Passages about Celebrity Worship
In –class Activity: Part 1: Warm-up
Part 2: How to give a great acceptance speech
Part 3: Tips for good communication
After-class Activity: Part 1: Garden of idiom
Part 2: Recitation
Unit Eleven Hunting for a Job
Before-class Reading: Passages about Job Interview
In –class Activity: Part 1: Warm-up
Part 2: How to analyze information
Part 3: Tips for good communication
After-class Activity: Part 1: Garden of idiom
Part 2: Recitation
Unit Twelve Changes in Diet
Before-class Reading: Passages about Eating Habits
In –class Activity: Part 1: Warm-up
Part 2: How to introduce
Part 3: Tips for good communication
After-class Activity: Part 1: Garden of idiom
Part 2: Recitation
Unit Thirteen Tackling the Social Problems
Before-class Reading: Passages about Unemployment
In –class Activity: Part 1: Warm-up
Part 2: Ceremonial speaking skills (Ⅰ)
Part 3: Tips for good communication
After-class Activity: Part 1: Garden of idiom
Part 2: Recitation
Unit Fourteen What's Going on Between Man and Nature？
Before-class Reading: Passages about Animals
In –class Activity: Part 1: Warm-up
Part 2: Ceremonial speaking skills (Ⅱ)
Part 3: Tips for good communication
After-class Activity: Part 1: Garden of idiom
Part 2: Recitation
Unit Fifteen What Sports Bring to Us？
Before-class Reading: Passages about Sports
In –class Activity: Part 1: Warm-up
Part 2: How to promote yourself
Part 3: Tips for good communication
After-class Activity: Part 1: Garden of idiom
Part 2: Recitation
课程英文简介
Principals of Advanced Spoken English
Aims of The Course (课程目的)
English is one of the world's most widely used languages. However, many English learners have found it difficult to achieve the language proficiency in spoken English, which hinders the effective communication between individuals in different national contexts. This program is aimed to improve learners’ competence in English speaking and listening by means of general appreciation and further analysis of splendid English articles, movie clips and dialogues. Integrating with raw and natural linguistic material, the program is so expected to help the learners cultivate effective learning strategies and enhance their language speaking skills.
Course Components (课程内容)
Before-class Reading: Passages about the theme
In –class Activity: Warm-up
Discussion skill (supplementary materials including video clips)
Tips for good communication
After-class Activity: Garden of idiom
Recitation
Teaching Methods (教学方式)
It is a course involving individual work, pair work and group discussion. After the well-designed introduction of some vivid dialogues and efficient speaking skills, learners are required to participate in retelling, discussing, presenting, role-playing, imitating and dubbing. They will not only know the primary communication skills, but also take an active part in English speaking learning.
Assessment (考核办法)
§ Assessment method: Oral test
§ Assessment Score = General performance (Attendance, Classroom Interaction , Assignments)*30%+ final test*70%
