| 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 | 020175 | ||
| Instructor(s) | |||||
| PATRICIA MCGAHAN [Patricia McGahan] | |||||
| Facility affiliation | Graduate School of Engineering | Office | 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: Course introduction and short individual student and teacher introductions. Class 2: Presentation skills: Eye contact, body language, and voice. Class 3: Structure: Writing the introduction with background and purpose. Class 4: Structure: Writing the body of the presentation, explaining the issues. Class 5: Visual aids: Creating effective PowerPoint slides. Class 6: Structure: Writing the conclusion with a summary and discussion. Class 7: Q&A skills: Anticipating questions and practicing in difficult situations. Class 8: Mock conference: Practice run of presentations + reflections Class 9: Midterm presentations Class 10: Presentation #2: Decide topic and start introduction Class 11: Presentation #2: Writing the body Class 12: Presentation #2: Writing the conclusion and practicing Q&A Class 13: Presentation #2: Script checking, memorization, and final touches. Class 14: Mock conference #2: Practice run of presentations + reflections Class 15: Final Presentations *This is a typical schedule for the English Presentation course. A specific schedule for each class will be announced in each class. |
| 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 |
| The textbook is to be notified separately. |
| 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. 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. |
| Remarks 1 |
| This course is taught by a part-time lecturer. Once the employment of the part part-time lecturer is confirmed, this syllabus may be modified. In this case, the official version is the modified syllabus. |
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| Lecture Language |
| English |
| Language Subject |
| English |
| Last update |
| 1/12/2022 12:47:20 PM |