| Course title | |||||
| English Presentation [English Presentation] | |||||
| Course category | Liberal Arts and Fundamental Studies | Requirement | Credit | 1 | |
| Department | Year | 2～ | Semester | 1st | |
| Course type | 1st | Course code | 01el2005e | ||
| Instructor(s) | |||||
| JAMES BALDWIN [James Baldwin] | |||||
| Facility affiliation | Graduate School of Engineering | Office | afjgxte/L1151 | Email address | |
| Course description |
| This course aims to improve each student’s ability to plan and deliver effective academic presentations in English. Special focus is given to improve students’ presentation skills and Q&A abilities. This course is mandatory for second-year students as an introduction to the English curriculum of Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology. |
| Expected Learning |
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By the end of the course students should be able: 1) To make one or two academic presentations similar to those given at academic conferences with regard to procedure. For example, students should include an introduction with a background and a purpose, a body with a thorough explanation of the issue(s), and a conclusion with a summary or discussion of the results. 2) To improve their presentation skills, like eye contact, volume of voice, intonation, ability to finish within a certain time limit, and by having effective body language. 3) To develop the ability to answer questions about their presentations in the Q&A session following the presentation, or alternatively, know how to navigate times when they do not know the answers or understand the questions being asked. 4) To create effective visual aids, e.g. PowerPoint slides or poster presentations, that highlight key points rather than drown out the students’ message. 5) To write a clear and concise script that conveys their message in simple, easy-to-understand language. |
| Course schedule |
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Course Delivery: Online with weekly classes delivered by Zoom (live) 1. Course objectives and student introductions 2. Assignment 1 guidelines: Informative Presentation; Presentation Structure: Introduction, body with transitions, and conclusion; Signpost expressions; Script writing guidelines; Brainstorming main points and making an outline 3. Physical communication skills: Posture, eye contact, and gestures 4. Informative presentation slide sharing and delivery practice 5. Informative presentations; Assignment 2 guidelines: Demonstration Presentation 6. Demonstration presentation organization; Using sequence words and the imperative for giving instructions; Avoiding plagiarism: summarizing and paraphrasing, citing sources, and making a reference list 7. Designing effective visuals; Introducing and explaining visuals 8. Demonstration presentation slide sharing and delivery practice 9. Demonstration presentations; Assignment 3 guidelines: Persuasive Presentation 10. Demonstration presentations; Persuasive final presentation topics 11. Persuasive presentation structure; Comparing and contrasting; Slide guidelines 12. Persuasive presentation slide sharing and delivery practice; Voice inflection practice 13. Final presentations 14. Final presentations 15. Final presentations Note: Syllabus may change according to class needs. |
| Prerequisites |
| This course carries 1 credit. In addition to 30 hours that students spend in the class, they are recommended to prepare for, and review, the classes using the textbook and the reference books, spending the standard amount of time as specified by the University for each class. Students must attend at least 2/3 of a course in order to receive credit for that course. If students do not fully attend the class for two times, it should be counted as one time of absence. |
| Required Text(s) and Materials |
| All course materials will be posted by the instructor on Google Classroom. |
| References |
| Assessment/Grading |
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Class Participation (20%) - To assess the ability of students to bring the required materials, show up on time, and assess how well students work actively both individually and with their group members in class. Assignments and Exams (80%) - To assess students' performances on their English presentations and assess how thoroughly and timely students complete their class and homework assignments. [Written assignments (30%); Oral presentations (50%)] |
| Message from instructor(s) |
| Plagiarism in any form is unacceptable and will be strictly dealt with. Plagiarized assignments will receive a grade of “D” and second offenses may result in course failure. |
| Course keywords |
| Office hours |
| Contact the instructor by email: fx9871@go.tuat.ac.jp |
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| Lecture Language |
| English |
| Language Subject |
| English |
| Last update |
| 3/16/2021 6:41:26 PM |