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BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING
TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC MỞ THÀNH PHỐ HỒ CHÍ MINH
HO CHI MINH CITY OPEN UNIVERSITY

ĐỀ CƯƠNG MÔN HỌC

COURSE SPECIFICATION

I. General information
1. Course title in Vietnamese: NGHE NÓI 6
Course Code: ENGL1352
2. Course title in English: LISTENING AND SPEAKING 6
3. Mode of delivery:
☐ FTF ☐ Online X Blended
4. Language(s) for instruction:
☐ Vietnamese ☐ English X. Both

5. Knowledge/Skills:
☐ General ☐ Major

x Foundation ☐ Additional
☐ Discipline ☐ Graducation thesis
6. Credits
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Total Theory Practice Self-study

3 2 (30 hours) 1 (30 hours) 75 hours)
7. Administration of the course:
a. Faculty/Division: Faculty of Foreign Languages
b. Academics: MA. Nguyen Thi Xuan Mai
c. Email: mai.ntx@ou.edu.vn
d. Room:

II. Course overview

1. Course description
Listening - Speaking 6 is a foundation subject in the bachelor's degree program in English at university level and is also the last level of the 6
levels of Listening - Speaking of the program, studied in the 3rd semester of the second year for mainstream and distance program. In Listening
and Speaking 6, students can communicate in spoken language at an advanced level. The course introduces learners to listening and speaking
topics with in-depth academic and scientific content. The level of students after completing the course will be equivalent to Level 5 according to
the 6-level foreign language competency framework applied in Vietnam (equivalent to Level C1 according to the CEFR European Framework of
Reference).
2. Requirements
No. Requirements Code
1. Pre-requisites
LISTENING AND SPEAKING 5 ENGL3301
2. Preceding courses
LISTENING AND SPEAKING 5 ENGL3301
3. Co-courses
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None

3. Course Objectives:
Course
Descriptions PLOs
objectives
-Accquire theoretical and practical knowledge
of the language and cultural systems of
countries that use English as a first language to
solve professional problems.
-Use English fluently, and effectively in life PLO3.1, PLO3.2,
CO1 and in the working environment. PLO5, PLO5.1
-Meet the standard of English language skills
equivalent to Level 5 according to the 6-level
foreign language competency framework for
Vietnam (equivalent to level C1 of the
European Framework of Reference).
-Have the systematic mindset and critical thinking
- Analysing and solving problems in
CO2 discussions or team work PLO6.1, PLO6.2,
- Communicate effectively and internationally PLO8.1, PLO8.2
for the future job.
-Work independently and work in group
effectively.
CO3 PLO9.1, PLO9.2, PLO9.3, PLO9.4
- Be responsible and initative doing a task.

4.Course learning outcomes (CLOs)

By the end of the course, students are prepared to:
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Course
CLOs Description
objectives
Listen to the main content of dialogues, short speeches, lectures,
advanced speeches on the following topics: Sociology,
CLO1.1
Marketing, Cultural Studies, Environmental Studies

Apply knowledge in listening comprehension and role-playing

CO1 when having some debates on topics about social science and
CLO 1.2 technological science

Listen for details and presenting ideas in groups with notes.

CLO 1.3

Have systematic and critical thinking skills on the topics covered

CLO 2.1 in CLO1.1

Have problem analysis and problem-solving skills.

CO2 Give personal opinions and debate on the topics covered in
CLO 2.2 CLO1.1

CLO 2.3 Communicate effective when doing group-work

Actively participate in discussing and making decisions in group-
CLO 3.1
work.
CO3
Respect the differences between each member in the group and
CLO 3.2
achieving the final unification in discussion.
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Integrated matrix to compare CLOs and PLOs:

CLOs PLO1 PLO2 PLO3 PLO4 PLO5 PLO6 PLO7 PLO8 PLO9

1.1 5 4

1.2 5 4

1.3 5 4

2.1 4

2.2 4

2.3 3

3.1 3

3.2 3

1: Can not response 4: Higly response

2: Little response 5: Strongly response
3: Avererage response
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5. Course Textbooks and Materials

a. Textbooks
[1] Craven, M. and Sherman, D. K. (2018). Q: Skills for Success 5—Listening and Speaking (2 nd ed) . Oxford: Oxford University Press. [Unit 5
to Unit 8]
b. Supplementary Materials
[2] Tanka, J., & Baker, L. (2014). Interactions 2. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.  [978-0077595197]
[3] Maclntyre, P. (2013). Pathway 4—Listening, Speaking, and Critical Thinking. Heinle-Cengage Learning. [9781133307662 ]
c. Web Application
[4] Oxford University Press (2017). IQ Online Practice. [Retrieved from    https://iq.ouponlinepractice.com/auth/index]
6. Student assessment:
Type of Assessment Assemment time
CLOs Weight %
assessment methods
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
A1. Formative A.1.1 Group work During the course CLO1.1, 10%
assessment CLO1.3,
CLO2.3,
CLO3.1

A.1.2 Individual After each unit CLO1.1 10%

work CLO1.3
CLO2.2
CLO2.2
CLO3.1
CLO3.2
Total: 20%
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A2. Mid-term A.2.1 End of week 5 CLO1.1, 10%

assessment Midterm Listening CLO1.3;
Test CLO2.1,
CLO2.2
CLO3.1
A.2.2 End of week 10 CLO1.1, 10%
Midterm Speaking CLO1.3;
Test CLO2.1,
CLO2.2
CLO3.1
Total: 20%
A3. Final A.3.1 After week 10 CLO1.1, 30%
Assessment Final Listening Test CLO1.2,
CLO1.3
CLO2.1,
CLO2.2,
CLO2.3
CLO3.1,
CLO3.2
A.3.2 After week 10 CLO1.1, 30%
Final Speaking Test CLO1.3;
CLO2.1,
CLO2.2
CLO3.1
Total: 60%
Total: 100%
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a) Assessment format, content and time:

Refer to Appendix 1
b) Rubrics:
Refer to Appendix 2
7. Teaching schedule:
Acronyms: Course Instructor: CI | Students: SS | P: Periods
Teaching and learning
FTF Online (if any)
Week Self-study Student Textbooks
Content CLOs Theory /Practice Theory Practice
Section assessment and materials
Perio
Activity Activity Periods Activity Periods Activity Periods Activity Periods
ds
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10)
1 Introductio CLO1.1 Preprare 7.5 T1, T2, 3 S1, S2 S4 1.5 A1.1 [1]
the next T3,
n CLO1 and lesson
A1.2 [2]
Unit 5 CLO2 and log in S1, [3]
Sociology CLO3 IQ online/ [4]
LMS to
...
complete
Unit video the
Note-taking assignmen
ts
skills
Listening
-
Listening 1:
Environme
ntal
Psychology
-
Listening 2:
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What your
stuff says
about you?

Unit 5:
Personal
Space
SPEAKIN
G C
-Grammar: L
Conditional O
s 1.
- 2 Preprare
Pronunciati C the next
on: thought and lesson T1, T2, [1]
L and log in
groups T3 [2]
O IQ online/ A1.1
2 7.5 3 S1, S2 S4 1.5 [3]
-Speaking 1. LMS to S1 A1.2
Skill: complete [4]
3 the
giving C assignmen
advice L ts
-Unit O
Assignment 2.
-Track 2
Your CLO3.1
Success
(optional)
(p.134—
p.141)
3 Unit 6- CLO1.1 Preprare 7.5 3 S1, S2, S3, 1.5 A1.1 [1]
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Marketing CLO1.3 the next S4 A1.2 [2]

and lesson
LISTENIN CLO3.1 and log in
[3]
G IQ online/ [4]
Preview the LMS to
complete
unit the
Listening assignmen
- Listening ts

1:
Alternative
Ideas in
Medicine
-Note
taking skill:
Taking
notes on
process and
developmen
t
-Listening
2: Boulder
Bike-to-
school
Program
Goes
Internationa
l
-
Vocabulary
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skill:
Idioms and
formal
expressions

HOMEWO
RK:
listen at
home and
report/sum
marize what
the
recording is
about
(p.142—
p.161)

4 Unit 6- CLO1.2 Preprare 7.5 T1,T2, T3, 3 S1, S2, S3, S4 1.5 A1.1 [1]
the next T5 S4
Marketing CLO1.3 and lesson
A1.2 [2]
• Speaking CLO2.2 and log in [3]
-Grammar: CLO2.3 IQ online/ [4]
LMS to
Noun CLO3.2 complete
Clauses the
- assignmen
ts
Pronunciati
on:
Conditional
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Modals:
Affirmative
and
negative
-Speaking
Skill: Using
formal and
informal
language

-Unit
Assignment
-Track
Your
Success
(p.162—
p.16)

Preprare
Unit 5 and the next
CLO1.2 and lesson [1]
Unit 6 CLO1.3 and log in A1.1
T1, T2, [2]
5 Review and CLO2.2
IQ online/
7.5 T3, T4, 3
S1, S2, S3,
S4 1.5 A1.2 [3]
mid term LMS to S4, S7, S8
T5, T6
CLO2.3 complete A2.1 [4]
listening the
test CLO3.2
assignmen
ts
6 Unit 7- CLO1.1 Preprare 7.5 T1, T2, 3 S1, S2, S3, S4 1.5 A1.1 [1]
the next T3, T5 S4, S8
Cultural CLO1.3 and lesson
A1.2 [2]
Studies CLO2.1 and log in [3]
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LISTENIN CLO3.1 IQ online/ [4]

LMS to
G complete
the
• Unit assignmen
ts
question
• Note
taking skill:
Using notes
to
summarize
anecdotal
evidence
•

Listening 1:
The
Reindeer
People
•

Listening
skill:
Recognizin
g attitudes
•

Vocabulary
skill:
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Phrasal
verbs
(p.172—
p.189)
7 Unit 7- CLO1.2 Preprare 7.5 T1, T2, 3 S1, S2, S3, S4 1.5 A1.1 [1]
the next T3, T5 S4, S5, S8
Cultural CLO1.3 and lesson
A1.2 [2]
Studies CLO2.2 and log in [3]
• Speaking CLO2.3 IQ online/ [4]
LMS to
-Grammar: CLO3.2 complete
Gerunds the
and assignmen
ts
infinitives
-
Pronunciati
on:
Consonant
variations
-Speaking
Skill:
Paraphrasin
g
-Unit
Assignment
: Conduct a
personal
interview
-Track
Your
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Success
(p.190—
p.199)
8 Unit 8- CLO1.1 Preprare 7.5 T1, T2, 3 S1, S2, S3, S4 1.5 A1.1 [1]
the next T3, T5 S4, S5, S8
Environme CLO1.3 and lesson
A1.2 [2]
ntal Studies CLO3.1 and log in [3]
LISTENIN IQ online/ [4]
LMS to
G complete
• Unit the
question assignmen
ts
• Note
taking skill:
Organizing
notes to
prepare for
a debate
•

Listening 1:
Energy:
What’s the
least Worst
option?
•

Listening
skill:
Listening
for cause
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and effect
•

Listening 2:
Tapping the
Energy of
the Tides
•

Vocabulary
Skill: Greek
and Latin
words
(p.200—
p.218)
9 Unit 8- CLO1.5 Preprare 7.5 T1, T2, 3 S1, S2, S3, S4 1.5 A1.1 [1]
the next T3, T5 S4, S5, S8
Environme CLO1.2 and lesson
A1.2 [2]
ntal Studies CLO1.3 and log in [3]
SPEAKIN CLO2.2 IQ online/ [4]
LMS to
G CLO2.3 complete
-Grammar: CLO3.1 the
Adverb CLO3.2 assignmen
ts
clauses
-
Pronunciati
on:
Sentence
Rhythm
-Speaking
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Skill:
Debating
Opinions
-Unit
Assignment
: Debate the
future of
energy
-Track
Your
Success
(p.219—
p.229)
Preprare
the next
Review and lesson [1]
unit 7 and and log in
T1, T2, S1, S2, S3, A1.1 [2]
IQ online/
10 unit 8 LMS to
7.5 T3, T5, 3 S4, S5, S7, S4 1.5 A1.2 [3]
T4, T6 S8
Midterm complete A2.1 [4]
the
speaking assignmen
ts
Total X 75 X 30 X X X 15
List of abbreviation:
Teacher’s activities
T1: Introduce the objectives the chapter and its contents
T2:  Organise group work to help students brainstorm their ideas about the issue(s)/ question(s))
T3:  Explain key terms
T4: Corrective feedback on the mid-term test
T5: Give marks and comments on students’ performance on LMS
T6: Review all chapters + Q and A
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Students’ activities
S1:  Listen to lectures
S2:  Discuss in groups
S3:  Present in groups
S4:  Complete assignments on LMS
S5:  Role play in business communicative situations
S6:  Prepare the lesson prior to coming to class
S7:  Make enquiries about the mid term test
S8:  Q and A

8. Matrix for CLOS and teaching methods – student assessment

Week Teaching and learning

Content CLOs Student assessment
Section methods

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

Introduction A1.1
Unit 5 Sociology A1.2

Unit video CLO1.1

Direct teaching
Note-taking skills CLO1
Blended learning
1 Listening CLO2
-Listening 1: Environmental CLO3
Psychology
-Listening 2: What your stuff
says about you?

2 Personal Space CLO1.2 Direct teaching A1.1

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SPEAKING CLO1.3 A1.2

-Grammar: Conditionals CLO2.2
-Pronunciation: thought groups CLO3.1 Blended learning
-Speaking Skill: giving advice Presentation
-Unit Assignment Team work for students
-Track Your Success (optional)
(p.134—p.141)
3 Personal Space CLO1.1 Flipped classroom A1.1
SPEAKING CLO1.3 Direct teaching A1.2
-Grammar: Conditionals CLO3.1 Blended learning
-Pronunciation: thought groups
-Speaking Skill: giving advice
-Unit Assignment
-Track Your Success (optional)
(p.134—p.141)
Unit 6-Marketing
LISTENING
Preview the unit
Listening
- Listening 1: Alternative Ideas in
Medicine
-Note taking skill: Taking notes on
process and development
-Listening 2: Boulder Bike-to-
school Program Goes International
-Vocabulary skill: Idioms and
formal expressions
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HOMEWORK:
listen at home and
report/summarize what the
recording is about
(p.142—p.161)

Unit 6-Marketing A1.1

• Speaking A1.2
-Grammar: Noun Clauses
-Pronunciation: Conditional
CLO1.2
Modals: Affirmative and negative Project – based learning
CLO1.3
-Speaking Skill: Using formal and Direct teaching
4 CLO2.2
informal language Blended learning
CLO2.3
-Unit Assignment CLO3.2
-Track Your Success
(p.162—p.16)

CLO1.2 A1.1
CLO1.3 A1.2
Unit 5 and Unit 6 Direct teching
5 CLO2.2 A2.1
Review and mid term listening test Blended learning
CLO2.3
CLO3.2
6 Unit 7-Cultural Studies CLO1.1 Direct teaching A1.1
LISTENING CLO1.3 Blended learning A1.2
CLO2.1 Flipped classroom
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• Unit question
• Note taking skill: Using notes to
summarize anecdotal evidence
• Listening 1: The Reindeer People
CLO3.1 Team work
• Listening skill: Recognizing
attitudes
• Vocabulary skill: Phrasal verbs
(p.172—p.189)
Unit 7- Cultural Studies A1.1
• Speaking A1.2
-Grammar: Gerunds and infinitives
CLO1.2
-Pronunciation: Consonant
CLO1.3 Direct teaching
variations
7 CLO2.2 Blended learning
-Speaking Skill: Paraphrasing
CLO2.3 Team work
-Unit Assignment: Conduct a
personal interview CLO3.2
-Track Your Success
(p.190—p.199)
8 Unit 8- Environmental Studies CLO1.1 Direct teaching A1.1
LISTENING CLO1.3 Blended learning A1.2
• Unit question CLO3.1 Team work
• Note taking skill: Organizing
notes to prepare for a debate
• Listening 1: Energy: What’s the
least Worst option?
• Listening skill: Listening for
cause and effect
• Listening 2: Tapping the Energy
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of the Tides
• Vocabulary Skill: Greek and
Latin words
(p.200—p.218)
Unit 8- Environmental Studies CLO1.5 A1.1
SPEAKING CLO1.2 A1.2
-Grammar: Adverb clauses CLO1.3
Direct teaching
-Pronunciation: Sentence Rhythm CLO2.2
Blended learning
9 -Speaking Skill: Debating Opinions CLO2.3
-Unit Assignment: Debate the future CLO3.1 Project based learning
of energy CLO3.2
-Track Your Success
(p.219—p.229)
CLO1.1 A1.1
Direct teaching
Review unit 8 and unit 9 CLO1.3 A1.2
10 CLO3.1 Blended learning
Midterm speaking A2.1
CLO3.2
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9. Course policys:
● Tasks: Students must finish all the online assignments on the IQ practice
website at the end of week 10. Students must be present at the midterm listening
test and speaking test.
● Attendance: Students are not allowed to be off more than 3 classes/ 10 classes
without any proper reasons.
● Dismissal: If students are off more than 3 classes/ 10 classes with any proper
reasons, lecturer can mark 0 point for the midterm speaking test and dismiss the
final speaking test of that student.
● In-class disciplines: Students must bring the coursebook whenever coming to
the class.

Dean of the faculty Academic teacher

(Signed with fullname)
(Signed with fullname)

PhD. Nguyễn Thúy Nga M.A. Nguyễn Thị Xuân Mai