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- Instructor(s)
- De Ferranti Hugh Barry Ziani
- Class Format
- Exercise
- Media-enhanced courses
- Day/Period(Room No.)
- Wed5-6(H103)
- Group
- 1
- Course number
- LAE.E142
- Credits
- 1
- Academic year
- 2017
- Offered quarter
- 2Q
- 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 2 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
Continuing from the previous quarter
Course schedule/Required learning
| Course schedule | Required learning | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Unit 10 | Choice of language and vocabulary |
| Class 2 | Unit 11 | Active voice |
| Class 3 | Unit 12 | Grouping points |
| Class 4 | Unit 13-14 | Credibility and emotion |
| Class 5 | Unit 14-15 | Emotion and conflict |
| Class 6 | Unit 15-16 | Mediating and concluding |
| Class 7 | Unit 17 | Responding to questions and speaking impromptu |
| Class 8 | Review and assessment exercise | Individual demonstration of skills dealt with. |
Textbook(s)
Dynamic Presentations: Skills and Strategies for Public Speaking. Michael Hood (Kinseido 2007). Includes DVD.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
None
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.E141 ： English Presentation Seminar 1
Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)
None
Other
It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with LAE.E141.
Attendance at the first class is compulsory for students planning to take this course.
