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- Instructor(s)
- De Ferranti Hugh Barry Ziani
- Class Format
- Exercise
- Media-enhanced courses
- Day/Period(Room No.)
- Wed5-6(H116)
- Group
- 1
- Course number
- LAE.E141
- Credits
- 1
- Academic year
- 2017
- Offered quarter
- 1Q
- Syllabus updated
- 2017/3/17
- Lecture notes updated
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- Language used
- English
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Course description and aims
All of the "English Presentation Seminar" courses are designed to provide students with the tools to deliver effective presentations with confidence. As these are practice-oriented courses, students will deliver multiple presentations throughout the term. Furthermore, students will sharpen their listening skills by learning how to ask good questions and become active listeners.
As an elective 100-level course, English Presentation Seminar 1 offers the basic skills for delivering well-structured group presentations.
Student learning outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to give group presentations followed by question and answer sessions, applying the skills and knowledge discussed in this course.
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
This class will focus on improving communication skills in the particular context of public speaking in small group presentations.
Course schedule/Required learning
| Course schedule | Required learning | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Introduction and Unit 1 | Become familiar with the course and assessment expectations. |
| Class 2 | Unit 2 and brief treatment of Unit 3 | Delivery skills |
| Class 3 | Units 4-5 | Prononciation skills |
| Class 4 | Units 5-6 | Prononciation and projection skills |
| Class 5 | Units 7-8 | Pacing and expression |
| Class 6 | Units 8-9 | Expression and repetition |
| Class 7 | Complete Unit 9 | Further structuring |
| Class 8 | Review and assessment | Individual demonstration of skills covered thus far |
Textbook(s)
Materials provided
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Dynamic Presentations: Skills and Strategies for Public Speaking. Michael Hood (Kinseido 2007) Includes DVD.
Assessment criteria and methods
Class participation 30%
Relative improvement over the 8 weeks 30%
In-class assessment exercise at the end of the course 40%
Related courses
- LAE.E142 ： English Presentation Seminar 2
Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)
None
Other
It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with LAE.E142.
Attendance at the first class is compulsory for students planning to take this course.
