2020 English Presentation Seminar 8 2

Font size  SML

Register update notification mail Add to favorite lecture list
Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Abel Jonathan 
Class Format
Exercise    (ZOOM)
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Thr7-8(H117)  
Group
2
Course number
LAE.E244
Credits
1
Academic year
2020
Offered quarter
4Q
Syllabus updated
2020/9/18
Lecture notes updated
-
Language used
English
Access Index

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 200-level elective course, English Presentation Seminar 8 offers more challenging contents than the 100-level courses. It equips students with the foundational skills to deliver well-informed individual presentations.

Student learning outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to deliver an individual presentation while engaging the audience followed by a question and answer session.

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

Continuing from Q1 a practical course in presenting

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Group work 1 Cooperative presentation
Class 2 Group work 2 Cooperative presentation
Class 3 Questions and answers Handling question time
Class 4 Structural analyses 1 Criticism and applause
Class 5 Structural analyses 2 Criticism and applause
Class 6 Practical Giving individual presentations in full
Class 7 Final presentation and assessment Self-assessment and final test.

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)

None. Materials provided.

Reference books, course materials, etc.

None

Assessment criteria and methods

Assessment is continuous with final self=assessment and interview session. Class participation 70% Assignments 30%

Related courses

  • LAE.E243 : English Presentation Seminar 7

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

None

Other

It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with LAE.E243 (English Presentation Seminar 7).
Attendance at the first class is compulsory for students planning to take this course.

Page Top