2018 Academic Presentation in English 14 1

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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.)
Wed1-2(H102)  
Group
1
Course number
LAE.E442
Credits
1
Academic year
2018
Offered quarter
2Q
Syllabus updated
2018/3/20
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 14 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

Each class, students will practice with mini-presentations. Depending on the number of students, there will be at least one or two opportunities to give a formal presentation, and to receive detailed feedback from the instructor and their classmates. Textbook readings will be the basis for discussions in class and will offer a meta-perspective on contemporary scientific presentation and techniques.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Section 5, Further Techniques student presentations text discussion, mini-presentations, scheduling formal presentations
Class 2 Section 5, Further Techniques student presentations text discussion, mini-presentations, scheduling formal presentations
Class 3 Section 6, Key Language student presentations text discussion, mini-presentations, formal presentations
Class 4 Section 6, Key Language student presentations text discussion, mini-presentations, formal presentations
Class 5 Section 7, Handling Questions student presentations text discussion, mini-presentations, formal presentations
Class 6 Section 7, Handling Questions student presentations text discussion, mini-presentations, formal presentations
Class 7 student presentations text discussion, mini-presentations, formal presentations
Class 8 student presentations text discussion, mini-presentations, formal presentations

Textbook(s)

Mark Powell, Presenting in English: How to Give Successful Presentations (Cengage Learning, 2011)

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Additional reading materials and handouts will be distributed in class.

Assessment criteria and methods

Class Participation 35%
First presentation 25%
Second presentations 40%

Related courses

  • LAE.E441 : Academic Presentation in English 13

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

None

Other

It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with LAE.E441.
Attendance at the first class is compulsory for students planning to take this course.

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