IE5 (Presentations) Syllabus

Key words(主題キーワード) presentation skills, logical manner, discussion, confidence

Summary(授業の概要)

Classes are organized around topics and tasks to obtain basic presentation skills. Students will learn how to organize their presentations, handle relevant discussions and deal with questions from the audience. They will practice key ways to present their research in a clear and logical manner, including the structure of a talk, visuals, and non-verbal messages. Course activities include presentations of research projects such as posters and powerpoint presentations by individuals or with group members. All activities are designed to build confidence.

Objectives(学習目標)

By taking the course students will:

  1. develop their presentation skills.
  2. be able to organize presentations with a clear and logical structure.
  3. have confidence to give their presentations in front of others.
  4. be able to use visual aids appropriately to support their talk.
  5. improve their presentation preparation skills such as brainstorming, outlining, and using graphic organisers.
  6. be able to take part more effectively in discussions and conversations.
  7. be able to offer their opinion and support it in a logical manner in discussions.

Weekly plan(授業計画)

Below is a tentative weekly plan which the teacher may change.

The teacher will inform students about any changes in the first lesson.

Quarter 1 or Quarter 3

Week 1: Introduction (Course outline and self-introduction)

Week 2-6: Learning the basics of presentations

Week 7-8: Mini-presentations

Quarter 2 or Quarter 4

Week 1-3: Learning techniques and organization

Week 4-7: Project presentations

Week 8: Comments and review

Preparation and review (授業時間外の学習(予習)・復習)方法)

The teacher will give instructions on how students can prepare for and review lessons.

Lesson style and equipment  (授業形態・使用機器)

This section is to provide help for students with disabilities (special needs).

Students in this class may have to do following: read a textbook or a handout, talk to a partner or in a small group, watch videos, listen to a CD, use a computer, read from or write on a whiteboard. If there are any major differences from this list the teacher will inform the students in the first lesson.

Textbooks/Materials(教科書)

If textbooks were used in Quarter 1 they will be the same in Quarter 2

If textbooks were used in Quarter 3 they will be the same in Quarter 4

Grading (成績評価)

Each teacher will choose their own way to grade students. Here is an example:

Grades will be based on:

Presentation 1 (20%); Presentation 2 (20%); Presentation 3 (25%); Presentation 4 (25%); Participation (10%) *

* You get full participation points by attending all classes, coming on time, completing in class assignments, and speaking up in class. You may lose points by being absent, coming late, off-task behavior (e.g. sleeping, or texting on your phone), or non-participation in discussions.

The teacher will inform students about grading in the first lesson.

Other important information (備考/履修上の注意)

平成27年度および28年度入学生が本科目を年度後半に履修する場合は、年度後半に大学が実施するTOEIC-IPを受験すること。やむを得ない事情で当該TOEIC-IPを受験できない場合は、年度後半にカレッジTOEICまたは公開TOEICを受験し、スコアを教養教育グループおよび担当教員に提示すること。