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2019　English Presentation Seminar 3

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Haraga Makiko 
Class Format
Exercise     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Wed5-6(W242)  
Group
-
Course number
LAE.E143
Credits
1
Academic year
2019
Offered quarter
3Q
Syllabus updated
2019/3/18
Lecture notes updated
-
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

The class is highly interactive. Each week, we will explore a different presentation technique using audio lectures, readings, and discussion. Students are expected to complete all readings and come to class prepared for discussion. Students will receive instructor feedback and peer review for their presentations. By the end of the course, students are expected to boost confidence in delivering a presentation in English.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Course introduction, Class activity Lecture and discussion: Basic techniques Students will be asked to do a brief self-introduction.
Class 2 Lecture and discussion: Effective speech delivery I Students are responsible for reading all the handouts.
Class 3 speaking exercise and discussion Each student will deliver a short presentation on a given topic.
Class 4 Lecture and discussion: Effective speech delivery II Students are responsible for reading all the handouts.
Class 5 Presentation I Each student will deliver a presentation. The details of the assignment will be provided on Week 3.
Class 6 Instructor feedback and peer review Lecture and discussion: Effective speech delivery III Students are asked to evaluate their own performances.
Class 7 Presentation II Each student will deliver a presentation (revised version of Presentation I).
Class 8 Wrap-up of basic presentation skills Instructor feedback and peer review Students are asked to evaluate their own performances.

Textbook(s)

Handouts

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Suggested Web sites and smartphone apps:
TED Talks https://www.ted.com/
VOA http://www.voanews.com/
NPR http://www.npr.org/
TED, VOA and NPR provide video transcripts.
Scientific American
(video and podcasts “60-second science”) http://www.scientificamerican.com/
BBC http://www.bbc.com/news
National Geographic http://www.nationalgeographic.com/

Assessment criteria and methods

The grade for the quarter will be determined as follows:
Class participation: 30%
Evaluation will be based on attitude, contribution, improvement, and a willingness to learn.
Presentation I: 35%
Presentation II: 35%

Related courses

  • LAE.E144 ： English Presentation Seminar 4

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

None

Other

It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with LAE.E144.
Attendance at the first class is compulsory for students planning to take this course.

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