This is the third course in the Learn English: Advanced Speaking and Listening specialization. In this class you will learn about different types of conversations you will have in academic settings. You will also learn some strategies for helping you understand other people's meaning and for helping you express yourself effectively. Learners will record several videos of themselves participating in assigned group discussions with their own friends and upload the videos for peer feedback. While this might seem intimidating, it will be a great opportunity for you to practice and improve your discussion skills.
Please note that the free version of this class gives you access to all of the instructional videos and handouts. The peer feedback and quizzes are only available in the paid version.
Este curso faz parte do Programa de cursos integrados Learn English: Advanced Academic Speaking and Listening
Academic Discussions in English
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Programa de cursos integrados Learn English: Advanced Academic Speaking and ListeningUniversidade da Califórnia, Irvine
Programa - O que você aprenderá com este curso
Semana
15 horas para concluir
Introduction to Discussions
This is the third course in the Learn English: Advanced Speaking and Listening specialization. In this class you will learn about different types of conversations you will have in academic settings. You will also learn some strategies for helping you understand other people's meaning and for helping you express yourself effectively. This first module will show you the importance of effective academic conversational English. You'll see how it is different from other conversational English and why it is necessary to make you successful in college environments. Finally, you'll do a video assignment in which you record yourself in a group discussion. You'll submit this video for feedback on your discussion techniques.
7 vídeos (total de (Total 25 mín.) min), 6 leituras, 6 testes
7 videos
Welcome1min
Meet the Teacher1min
Week 1 Introduction50s
Discussions Overview Lecture4min
Preparing for Discussions Lecture4min
Getting Started Lecture5min
Vocabulary Lecture6min
6 leituras
Important Messages5min
Preparing for Academic Discussions Practice20min
Vocabulary Practices
Discussion Analysis Part 130min
Discussion Analysis Part 230min
Discussion Assignment Directionss
4 exercícios práticos
Discussions Practice Quiz8min
Getting Started Practice Quiz6min
Discussion Analysis Practice8min
Graded Quiz20min
Semana
25 horas para concluir
Elaboration
This week, you'll learn about the importance of elaborating in a conversation and learn to avoid some common problems that occur when elaboration doesn't happen. You'll learn several ways to add examples to your discussions and how to use critical thinking to take make your discussions go deeper. Again, you will have the chance to practice having a group discussion and to submit a video of it for feedback.
4 vídeos (total de (Total 21 mín.) min), 5 leituras, 5 testes
5 leituras
Elaboration Activity20min
Vocabulary Practices
Discussion Analysis Part 120min
Discussion Analysis Part 220min
Discussion Assignment Directionss
4 exercícios práticos
Examples Practice Quiz8min
Going Deeper Practice Quiz8min
Discussion Analysis Practice8min
Graded Quiz22min
Semana
34 horas para concluir
Interaction
Now, you'll learn how to maintain a smooth discussion by avoiding common problems with interaction and participation. You'll also learn how to listen to other speakers' ideas and learn how to agree or disagree with others in your discussion. Once again, you will be able to practice having a group discussion, and you will record and share the video with other learners.
3 vídeos (total de (Total 19 mín.) min), 4 leituras, 6 testes
3 videos
Constructing Conversation Lecture5min
Agreeing and Disagreeing Lecture7min
4 leituras
Vocabulary Practices
Discussion Analysis Part 120min
Discussion Analysis Part 220min
Discussion Assignment Directionss
5 exercícios práticos
Interaction Practice Quiz8min
Constructing Conversation Practice Quiz6min
Agreeing and Disagreeing Practice Activity6min
Discussion Analysis Practice10min
Graded Quiz22min
Semana
45 horas para concluir
Synthesis
In the final week, you will learn how to synthesize the ideas in your discussions and how to come up with meaningful take-aways and action points. You'll also learn how to reflect on the important points in a discussion so that the whole thing is meaningful. You will get one more chance to demonstrate your discussion skills and get feedback by sharing a video of your discussion.
3 vídeos (total de (Total 13 mín.) min), 5 leituras, 6 testes
5 leituras
Vocabulary Practices
Discussion Analysis Part 120min
Discussion Analysis Part 220min
Discussion Assignment Directionss
Learn More1min
4 exercícios práticos
Synthesis Practice Quiz6min
Wrapping Up Practice Quiz8min
Discussion Analysis Practice8min
Graded Quiz20min
Instrutores
Tamy Chapman
Instructor, International ProgramsUniversity of California Irvine Division of Continuing Education
Meg Parker
Instructor, International ProgramsUniversity of California Irvine Extension
Helen Nam
InstructorInternational Programs, UCI Extension
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Sobre o Programa de cursos integrados Learn English: Advanced Academic Speaking and Listening
This specialization covers the listening and speaking skills that non-native English-speaking students need to be successful in English-speaking colleges and universities. Native English-speaking students who would like to increase their chances of success in university courses will also benefit as well anyone interested in improving their listening comprehension skills. You will learn how to listen to class lectures and take notes more effectively. You will also improve your speaking skills for common tasks such as class discussions and presentations. In the capstone, you will create a video presentation on an academic topic.
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