Syllabus2014
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This advanced English public speaking course focuses on self-discovery through creative presentations. Students will build confidence and proficiency by transforming written work into dynamic oral presentations. The course aims to help students speak with energy, adapt writing for oral presentations, and present information clearly. Students will be assessed through prep sheets, quizzes, in-class and longer presentations. Professionalism is expected as students engage fully with course material.
Syllabus2014
- 1. Course Syllabus English Public Speaking & Presentations (Advanced) Tuesday 56 or 78 Professor: A. Hayashi 010-6279-1872 professorhayashi@gmail.com Course Description This advanced course is focused upon self-discovery through performances that derive from the creation and delivery of professional presentations. Special attention is given to becoming a more effective communicator by transforming the written word into dynamic oral presentations. Self-confidence will build as the student is given hands-on, practical experience and exposure to output creative presentations and feel comfortable speaking in front of a crowd. Course Objectives 1. Speak ENGLISH (and only English!) with energy, conviction, confidence and enthusiasm. 2. Adapt writing for the ear. 3. Present information clearly and directly. 4. Demonstrate confidence and mastery of the materials covered in class. 5. Further English proficiency levels though creative presentations and discussions. Professionalism A professional business-like attitude is a must if you are to succeed in the marketplace. Professionalism means being fully prepared, having a positive attitude, being punctual, participating fully and being courteous to others. This is an intensive, interactive course. Students must be prepared to fully engage themselves with the material and participate in an active manner. Final marks will reflect your level of professionalism. Required Textbook English for Presentations – Express Series, Oxford Business English Marion Grussendorf Assessment Professionalism/Attendance 10% Prep Sheet 10% Final Review Quiz 10% In-Class Presentation 15% Midterm Speech 25% Final Speech 30% Notes on Assessment: Every week, the designated class captain or assistant captain will be responsible for taking
- 2. attendance and collecting prep sheets. Prep sheets will prove that you have previewed the unit that will be discussed in class. Professionalism will be earned by making yourself available, unique and memorable. The more a student engages with the material, the greater amount of participation marks will be awarded. Attendance is also essential to this component. There will be one final review quiz, which will cover all of the material we have gone over in class. Students will be prepped for the quiz with a review session. In addition, each student will be required to make one short in-class presentation on any given topic. Students must also demonstrate their absorption of the material by giving one midterm speech and one final speech. Class Day/Period: _____________________________________________________ Class Captain:__________________________________________________________ Assistant Class Captain:_______________________________________________ Tentative Outline Week 1 – September 2 Introduction and Class Syllabus Week 2 – September 9 *** HOLIDAY *** Week 3 – September 16 Unit 1 – page 5 - 9 Week 4 – September 23 Unit 1 – page 10 – 14 In-Class Presentation: _______________________________________________________________ Week 5 – September 30 Unit 2 – page 15 – 22 In-Class Presentation: _______________________________________________________________ Week 6 – October 7 Unit 3 – page 23 - 27 In-Class Presentation: ______________________________________________________________ Week 7 – October 14 MIDTERM SPEECH (25% of final mark) GROUP A ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ___________ Week 8 – October 21
- 3. MIDTERM SPEECH (25% of final mark) GROUP B ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________ Week 9 – October 28 Unit 3 – 28 - 31 In-Class Presentation: _______________________________________________________________ Week 10 – November 4 Unit 4 – page 32 - 36 In-Class Presentation: ________________________________________________________________ Week 11 – November 11 Unit 4 – 37 - 41 In-Class Presentation: ________________________________________________________________ Week 12 – November 18 Unit 5 – page 42 - 49 In-Class Presentation: ________________________________________________________________ Week 13 – November 25 Unit 6 – page 50 - 59 In-Class Presentation: ________________________________________________________________ Week 14 – December 2 Review & FINAL QUIZ (10% of final mark) In-Class Presentation: ________________________________________________________________ Week 15 – December 9 FINAL SPEECH (30% of final mark) GROUP A ____________________________________________________________________________ _____________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ______________ Week 16 – December 16 FINAL SPEECH (30% of final mark) GROUP B ____________________________________________________________________________ ______________