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- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Haraga Makiko
- Class Format
- Exercise
- Media-enhanced courses
- Day/Period(Room No.)
- Wed3-4(W242)
- Group
- -
- Course number
- LAE.E143
- Credits
- 1
- Academic year
- 2021
- Offered quarter
- 3Q
- Syllabus updated
- 2021/3/19
- 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
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 be more confident and comfortable about delivering a presentation in English.
Course schedule/Required learning
| Course schedule | Required learning | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Course introduction, Class activity Lecture and discussion: Structuring your presentation | Students will be asked to do a brief self-introduction. |
| Class 2 | Lecture and discussion: Structuring your presentation speaking exercise | Students will be asked to do a short presentation on a given topic. |
| Class 3 | Lecture and discussion: Using visual aids | Students are responsible for reading all the handouts about visual aids. |
| Class 4 | Presentation | Each student will deliver a shorter presentation on a given topic. |
| Class 5 | Instructor feedback and peer review Lecture and discussion: Effective speech delivery | Students are asked to evaluate their own performances. |
| Class 6 | Presentation (Group A) | Students assigned to Group A will deliver a full presentation on a given topic. |
| Class 7 | Presentation (Group B) | Students assigned to Group B will deliver a full presentation on a given topic. |
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: 50% (Evaluation will be based on attitude, contribution, improvement, and a willingness to learn.)
Presentation: 50%
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.
