| Course title | |||||
| English Presentation [English Presentation] | |||||
| Course category | Liberal Arts and Fundamental Studies | Requirement | Credit | 1 | |
| Department | Year | 2～4 | Semester | 1st | |
| Course type | 1st | Course code | 020172 | ||
| Instructor(s) | |||||
| MARK KOPROWSKI [MARK KOPROWSKI] | |||||
| Facility affiliation | Graduate School of Engineering | Office | afjgxte/L1151 | Email address | |
| Course description |
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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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Week 1: Course introduction and explanation Week 2: Unit 1: Theme: Self-Introduction; Delivery: Posture ; Visual Aids: Title Slide Week 3: Unit 2: Theme: Hometown; Delivery: Eye Contact; Visual Aids: Overview Slide Week 4: Unit 3: Theme: Family; Delivery: Gestures; Visual Aids: Detail Slides Week 5: Unit 4: Theme: Interests; Delivery: Stage Position; Visual Aids: Conclusion Slide Week 6: Unit 5: Theme: Education; Delivery: Projection ; Visual Aids: Layout Week 7: Practice for Mid-term Assessment Week 8: Mid-term Assessment Week 9: Unit 6: Theme: Culture Shock; Delivery: Enunciation; Visual Aids: Presenting Week 10: Unit 7: Theme: Stereotypes; Delivery: Intonation; Visual Aids: Explaining Week 11: Unit 8: Theme: Population; Delivery: Phrasing ; Visual Aids: Varieties Week 12: Unit 9: Theme: Events; Delivery: Anticipating Questions; Visual Aids: Graphs |
| 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 |
| Successful Presentations: An Interactive Guide by Mark D. Stafford (Cengage Learning) |
| References |
| Assessment/Grading |
| Attendance (15%) Class Participation (15%) Assignments & Quizzes (20%) Final Exam & Term Paper (50%): Total 100% |
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| Office hours |
| Office hours are to be announced in class. |
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| Lecture Language |
| English |
| Language Subject |
| English |
| Last update |
| 3/22/2021 4:37:40 PM |