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2016　English Speech Seminar 9

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Kiyama Lorinda 
Class Format
Exercise     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Mon5-6(W833)  
Group
-
Course number
LAE.E371
Credits
1
Academic year
2016
Offered quarter
1Q
Syllabus updated
2016/5/27
Lecture notes updated
-
Language used
English
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Course description and aims

Students who enroll in this course will participate in the annual Tokyo Tech English Speech Contest. The contest will be held during the 5th class in the second quarter. The following are goals of the course: (1) to obtain basic knowledge regarding oral expression and public speaking; (2) to brush up speech and public speaking skills; (3) to improve critical thinking and analytical skills regarding presentations by writing, rewriting, and rehearsing students' own speeches. Each student will receive personal coaching on their oral expression skills.

Student learning outcomes

Students who have completed this course should exhibit the following: 1) completion of an outline and at least 3 drafts of an original speech on a topic of their interests; 2) two video recordings of their presentations; 3) knowledge and skills in using oral delivery techniques and phrases in English, as taught in the textbook and in class; 4) improved ability to give and receive constructive feedbacks on the speeches and oral presentations of classmates.

Keywords

speech, presentation, oral communication, English, public speaking

Competencies that will be developed

✔ Specialist skills ✔ Intercultural skills ✔ Communication skills ✔ Critical thinking skills ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills

Class flow

The following elements will be included in most classes: 1) from the textbook, Dynamic Presentations, learning of useful phrases and techniques related to oral presentation in English, video clip viewing and analysis, oral performative exercises; 2) preparation of speeches for the contest, including analysis of past speeches, brainstorming topics, outlining, presentation and revisions of multiple speech drafts, detailed feedback from the instructor and students on all elements of speech construction and delivery.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Introduce purpose and characteristics of speech contest; Dynamic Presentations, chapter 7, "Rapport Building"; view and analyze examples on DVD; oral presentation exercises orientation to the speech contest and its usefulness to students; learn phrases and techniques to connect with an audience
Class 2 Review purpose and characteristics of speech contest; Dynamic Presentations, chapter 2, "Smooth Structure"; view and analyze examples on DVD; oral presentation exercises learn how to organize a speech; practice phrases for signposting and transitions within oral presentations; prepare upcoming chapter
Class 3 Summarize purpose and characteristics of speech contest; Dynamic Presentations, chapter 9, "Storytelling"; view and analyze examples on DVD; oral presentation exercises recognize the power of narrative in oral presentation; learn verb tense usage in and surrounding narrative; practice direct speech, simile, etc.; prepare upcoming chapter
Class 4 Analyze speeches from past contests; brainstorm, select, and discuss topics identify examples of effective speech construction techniques; clarify good speech topics; prepare upcoming chapter
Class 5 Continue to brainstorm speech topics; Dynamic Presentations, chapter 1, "Opening and Closing"; view and analyze examples on DVD; oral presentation exercises critically consider effective topics; learn phrases and patterns for speech starts and ends; gather materials on topic
Class 6 Speech topic decided; outline speech structure in class; discuss focus and expansion; Dynamic Presentations, chapter 8, "Impact Techniques"; view and analyze examples on DVD; oral presentation exercises learn how to use repetition, rhetorical questions, grouping ideas, and emphatic word choice; write first draft of speech
Class 7 First draft of speech due; Read and discuss revisions; Dynamic Presentations, chapter 10, "Q&A Sessions"; view and analyze examples on DVD; oral presentation exercises students assess each other's first drafts; feedback on structure and content; practice techniques for question and answer sessions; write second draft of speech
Class 8 Second draft of speech due; read and discuss revisions; Dynamic Presentations, chapter 3, "Voice Power"; view and analyze examples on DVD; oral presentation exercises detailed feedback on speech content and delivery; practice using pauses, stressed words, and inflection in speeches; write third draft of speech

Textbook(s)

Mark Powell, Dynamic Presentations (Cambridge University Press, 2011)

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Speeches from previous Tokyo Tech English Speech Contests will be analyzed in class.

Assessment criteria and methods

Weekly attendance and participation 30%; First draft of speech 10%; Second draft of speech 15%; Third draft of speech %25; Final exam 20%

Related courses

  • LAE.E471 ： English Speech Seminar 13

Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)

upper intermediate English skills

Other

Registration for two consecutive quarters is required for this course.

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