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.
Ce cours fait partie de la Spécialisation Learn English: Advanced Academic Speaking and Listening
Academic Discussions in English
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Spécialisation Learn English: Advanced Academic Speaking and ListeningUniversité de Californie à Irvine
Programme du cours : ce que vous apprendrez dans ce cours
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1Introduction 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 vidéos (Total 25 min), 6 lectures, 6 quiz
7 vidéos
Welcome1 min
Meet the Teacher1 min
Week 1 Introduction50s
Discussions Overview Lecture4 min
Preparing for Discussions Lecture4 min
Getting Started Lecture5 min
Vocabulary Lecture6 min
6 lectures
Important Messages5 min
Preparing for Academic Discussions Practice20 min
Vocabulary Practices
Discussion Analysis Part 130 min
Discussion Analysis Part 230 min
Discussion Assignment Directionss
4 exercices pour s'entraîner
Discussions Practice Quiz8 min
Getting Started Practice Quiz6 min
Discussion Analysis Practice8 min
Graded Quiz20 min
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2Elaboration
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 vidéos (Total 21 min), 5 lectures, 5 quiz
4 vidéos
Elaboration Lecture5 min
Examples Lecture7 min
Going Deeper Lecture6 min
5 lectures
Elaboration Activity20 min
Vocabulary Practices
Discussion Analysis Part 120 min
Discussion Analysis Part 220 min
Discussion Assignment Directionss
4 exercices pour s'entraîner
Examples Practice Quiz8 min
Going Deeper Practice Quiz8 min
Discussion Analysis Practice8 min
Graded Quiz22 min
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3Interaction
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 vidéos (Total 19 min), 4 lectures, 6 quiz
3 vidéos
Interaction Lecture6 min
Constructing Conversation Lecture5 min
Agreeing and Disagreeing Lecture7 min
4 lectures
Vocabulary Practices
Discussion Analysis Part 120 min
Discussion Analysis Part 220 min
Discussion Assignment Directionss
5 exercices pour s'entraîner
Interaction Practice Quiz8 min
Constructing Conversation Practice Quiz6 min
Agreeing and Disagreeing Practice Activity6 min
Discussion Analysis Practice10 min
Graded Quiz22 min
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4Synthesis
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 vidéos (Total 13 min), 5 lectures, 6 quiz
5 lectures
Vocabulary Practices
Discussion Analysis Part 120 min
Discussion Analysis Part 220 min
Discussion Assignment Directionss
Learn More1 min
4 exercices pour s'entraîner
Synthesis Practice Quiz6 min
Wrapping Up Practice Quiz8 min
Discussion Analysis Practice8 min
Graded Quiz20 min
Enseignants
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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À propos de la Spécialisation 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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