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2017　English Presentation Seminar 4 2

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
De Ferranti Hugh Barry Ziani 
Class Format
Exercise     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Wed5-6(H104)  
Group
2
Course number
LAE.E144
Credits
1
Academic year
2017
Offered quarter
4Q
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 a 100-level elective course, English Presentation Seminar 3 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 a question and answer session, 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 involve many short presentations by all participants. Criteria for effective presentations from the preceding class will be re-examined and further developed for application in making peer evaluations. Small groups of 2 or 3 students will be required to design presentations on topics that they propose, with instructor approval.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Introduction; 2-minute presentations by all participants Pronunciation and projection
Class 2 Discussing and further developing a checklist of criteria for effective presentation 1 : preparation and structure Strategies for preparation of a presentation
Class 3 Discussing and further developing a checklist of criteria for effective presentation 2 : performance Strategies for effectively 'performing' a presentation
Class 4 Presentation Practice: Short group presentations 1 Practice and giving feedback
Class 5 Presentation Practice: Short group presentations 2 Practice and giving feedback
Class 6 Presentation Practice: Short group presentations 3 Practice and giving feedback
Class 7 Review and preparation for the Week 8 assessment exercise by individuals in pairs or groups of 3 giving feedback on each others' ideas and trial presentations Practice and giving feedback
Class 8 In class assessment exercise: Individual students will make their presentations in front of the entire class. Practice

Textbook(s)

handouts

Reference books, course materials, etc.

handouts

Assessment criteria and methods

Class Participation-30%
Improvement over the 8 weeks-30%
in-class final assessment- 40%

Related courses

  • LAE.E143 ： English Presentation Seminar 3

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

None

Other

It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with LAE.E143.
Attendance at the first class is compulsory for students planning to take this course.

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