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2020　English Presentation Seminar 4

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Haraga Makiko 
Class Format
Exercise    (ZOOM)
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Wed3-4(W242)  
Group
-
Course number
LAE.E144
Credits
1
Academic year
2020
Offered quarter
4Q
Syllabus updated
2020/9/18
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.

Course taught by instructors with work experience

✔ Applicable How instructors' work experience benefits the course
This course will be taught by a bilingual journalist who has been reporting and writing in both English and Japanese on a wide range of issues for a variety of publications. Throughout the course, the instructor will use her knowledge and expertise in the art of story-telling, to help students acquire communication skills that are necessary for presenting ideas effectively and clearly in English to people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

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 week, we will continue to 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. The class is highly interactive. Therefore, students’ strong commitment and active participation are the keys to success, not only for themselves, but also for the entire class.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Course introduction Strategic approach to delivering your message Review: basic presentation skills
Class 2 Lecture and class discussion: Handling questions Students are responsible for reading all the handouts.
Class 3 Presentation I:Half of the class will deliver a presentation on a given topic. Presenters are responsible for preparing a presentation. The details of the assignment will be provided on Week 1.
Class 4 Presentation I: The other half of the class will deliver a presentation on a given topic. Presenters are responsible for preparing a presentation.
Class 5 Instructor feedback and peer review Lecture and discussion: Concluding Students are expected to evaluate their own performances.
Class 6 Lecture and discussion: Understanding your audience Bringing it alive Students are responsible for reading all the handouts.
Class 7 Presentation II Each student will deliver a presentation on a given topic and demonstrate all the techniques they have acquired.

Out-of-Class Study Time (Preparation and Review)

To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.

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.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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