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.
By the end of this course, students will be able to give individual and group presentations followed by question and answer sessions, applying the skills and knowledge discussed in this course.
Presentation skills, listening skills, communication skills
Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
The class will be based around the acquisition and improvement of practical communication skills. Practice is key.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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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 |
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.
Materials provided
None
Assessment is constant. There will be a classroom self-assessment exercise at the end of the course. Class participation 70% Assignments 30%
None
Monday to Friday 9-5
Students may contact me on jonathantokes@gmail.com
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.