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2016　Academic Presentation in English 16

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
David Pinkney 
Class Format
Exercise     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Wed5-6(J231)  
Group
4
Course number
LAE.E444
Credits
1
Academic year
2016
Offered quarter
4Q
Syllabus updated
2016/4/27
Lecture notes updated
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Language used
English
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Course description and aims

All of the "Academic Presentation" courses offer trainings in presentation skills for a variety of academic settings. Through practices, students will gain knowledge of how to apply these skills effectively to their presentations, have confidence in tackling real-life situations. Students will receive constructive feedback from the instructor, who would help students develop successful strategies toward presenting ideas in a clear manner. Moreover, as audience, students will improve their listening skills by learning to ask insightful and stimulating questions to their colleagues.

As a 400-level elective course, Academic Presentation in English 16 equips graduate students with the necessary tools to deliver well-informed presentations.

Student learning outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to deliver individual presentations at academic settings, being aware of verbal and non-verbal messages while engaging the audience, followed by a question and answer session, fielding questions from the audience.

Keywords

Presentation skills, listening skills, communication skills

Competencies that will be developed

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

Class flow

The course will guide you students through the process of giving a presentation - from the planning stages and awareness of the elements of an effective presentation, to signposting, through to the main body of the presentation to the final question and answer session.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Presentation - the power of the story teller. Building a personal story into the presentation. Understand the difference between linear and non-linear presentations.
Class 2 Incorporating Technology - understand the purpose of technology. Students will share experiences and knowledge in collaborating in deciding what is effective technology usage for presentations. Comprehend why technology is used in presentations and "technology traps".
Class 3 Presentation Language - what tense should the presentation be given in? When is figurative language appropriate? Looking at specific language for specific purposes. Become familiar with language that creates powerful presentations.
Class 4 Presentation Discussions - what kind of questions enable discussions to start? Students will participate in discussions led by different kinds of questions to realise how the presenter can use questions to support their presentation's purpose. The ability to paraphrase questions that are being asked to ensure the replies answer the question being asked.
Class 5 Active Discussions - small discussion sessions will be held similar to those that are held in academic seminars providing students with the chance to use developing discussion skills. Understand how dynamics change when participant numbers change.
Class 6 Presentation & Discussion: students are given the opportunity to display their developing presentation skill set. Actively demonstrate what has been taught through the course.
Class 7 Presentation & Discussion: students are given the opportunity to display their developing presentation and discussion skill set. Actively demonstrate what has been taught through the course.
Class 8 Presentation & Discussion: students are given their final opportunity to demonstrate their developing presentation and discussion skill set. A final survey will be conducted to help assess where future learning/teaching needs to improve. Actively demonstrate what has been taught through the course.

Textbook(s)

There is no required textbook in this course.

Reference books, course materials, etc.

The subject will be organized around online material and class discussions. Edmodo will be used and is designed to help learners engage with required readings and video viewings.
Students are important resources as their experiences, feedback and discussions will enable a classroom community to strengthen and overcome individual weaknesses.

Assessment criteria and methods

Presentation: 25 marks A marking rubric has been developed and will posted on Edmodo -- Content (15 marks) Technology (5) Language (5)
Discussion: 10 marks -- Responding to Questions - 5 marks and Audience Member Participation - 5 marks
Total: 35 marks of final grade

Critical Reflection: 10 marks
Provide a critical reflection on your presentation and discussion. Marking rubric has been created and posted on Edmodo.
Participation: 20 marks -- 10 marks in class and 10 marks online

Related courses

  • LAE.E443 ： Academic Presentation in English 15

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

None

Other

It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with LAE.E443.
Attendance at the first class is compulsory for students planning to take this course.

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