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.
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.
Presentation skills, listening skills, communication skills
Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | ✔ Critical thinking skills | Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
For each class, students are expected to complete the homework in advance and actively participate in class discussions. Students will deliver a presentation after every unit, followed by a Q&A session, receiving feedback back from their colleagues and instructor. (Note: Syllabus is subject to change based on the level, needs, and actual number of students.)
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Introduction to course Ch. 4: Visual aids | Identifying course aims. Creating powerful visual aids. |
Class 2 | Ch. 4: Visual aids | Creating powerful visual aids. |
Class 3 | Presentation (Ch. 4) Ch. 5: Facts and figures | Delivering an effective presentation. Presenting facts and figures to enhance your credibility. |
Class 4 | Ch. 5: Facts and figures | Presenting facts and figures to enhance your credibility. |
Class 5 | Presentation (Ch. 5) Ch. 8: Impact techniques | Delivering an effective presentation. Applying impacting techniques to relay your message. |
Class 6 | Ch. 8: Impact techniques | Applying impacting techniques to relay your message. |
Class 7 | Ch. 9: Story telling Ch. 10: Q&A sessions | Telling a memorable story. Handling the Q&A sessions. |
Class 8 | Final Presentation | Handling the Q&A sessions. Delivering an effective presentation. Identifying course aims. |
Powell, Mark. 2010. Dynamic Presentations (Cambridge Business Skills). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. (ISBN: 978-0-521-15004-0)
Additional reading materials may be assigned throughout the term.
Class Participation, 25%
Homework and In-class Assignments,15%
Presentations, 30%
Final Project: Final Presentation and Paper, 30%
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It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with LAE.E441 (Academic Presentation in English 13).
Attendance at the first class is compulsory for students planning to take this course.