| 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 | 020186 | ||
| Instructor(s) | |||||
| TERENCE COONEY [Terence Cooney] | |||||
| 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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Class 1: Orientation Class 2: Informal Presentation: Self-introduction Class 3: Preparation activities for Presentation #1 Class 4: Preparation activities for Presentation #1 Class 5: Delivery of Presentation #1 (Group 1) Class 6: Delivery of Presentation #1 (Group 2) Class 7: Delivery of Presentation #1 (Group 3) Class 8: Delivery of Presentation #1 (Group 4) Class 9: Preparation activities for Presentation #2 Class 10: Preparation activities for Presentation #2 Class 11: Delivery of Presentation #2 (Group 1) Class 12: Delivery of Presentation #2 (Group 2) Class 13: Delivery of Presentation #2 (Group 3) Class 14: Delivery of Presentation #2 (Group 4) Class 15: Round-up and Review *Detailed information about presentation topics and practice activities will be given in the orientation in Class 1. |
| 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 |
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Title: Present Yourself 1 Publisher: Cambridge ISBN: 978-1-107-43563-6 |
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| 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. Online classes will be evaluated by taking quizzes, submitting assignments and taking the final exam according to the same standards as normal classes. Participation in online classes will be evaluated by how actively you participate during class time. This plan is subject to amendment because of the schedule change due to COVID-19. |
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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 |
| 3/16/2021 1:24:45 PM |