2020 English Presentation Seminar 1

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Abel Jonathan 
Class Format
Exercise    (ZOOM)
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Thr7-8(1ラボ, Language Lab.1)  
Group
-
Course number
LAE.E141
Credits
1
Academic year
2020
Offered quarter
1Q
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 an elective 100-level course, English Presentation Seminar 1 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 question and answer sessions, 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 will be based around the acquisition and improvement of practical communication skills. Practice is key.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Introduction Familiarise with the course.
Class 2 Presenting yourself 1 The basic personal details. Delivery skills
Class 3 Presenting yourself 2 Selling Yourself. Delivery skills
Class 4 The Topic 1 How to frame your choices. Making choices
Class 5 The Topic 2 Engaging the audience. Explaining choices
Class 6 Practical 1 Different ways of introducing and concluding your presentation. Structuring
Class 7 Assessment practical. Full presentation. Self-assessment

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)

Materials provided

Reference books, course materials, etc.

None

Assessment criteria and methods

Assessment is constant. There will be a classroom self-assessment exercise at the end of the course. Class participation 70% Assignments 30%

Related courses

  • LAE.E142 : English Presentation Seminar 2

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

None

Other

It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with LAE.E142.
Attendance at the first class is compulsory for students planning to take this course.

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