前期 火曜日 ４講時 川北キャンパスＣ２０６. 単位数/Credit(s): 1. 担当教員(所属)/Instructor (Position): ジスク マシュー 所属：国際文化研究科. 対象学部/Object: 工（6～14組）⑩. 開講期/Term: ３セメスター. 科目群/Categories: 全学教育科目言語科目-英語. 履修年度: 2024. 科目ナンバリング/Course Numbering: ZLF-ENG201B. 使用言語/Language Used in Course: ２カ国語以上.
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Integrated Academic Presentation
Students will learn integrated academic presentation skills. The course has two objectives:
Objective 1: For Presenters: Preparing, creating, and giving an academic presentation
Objective 2: For Listeners: Identifying and asking about key information from an academic presentation
Students will learn the following core skills, as outlined in Pathways to Academic English for III [PDF Textbook], for each objective:
Objective 1 core skills:
(1) Presentation Preparation: Students will improve their ability to choose a presentation topic, create an outline, research the topic, write the script, design the visuals, understand the presentation setting, practice the presentations, and prepare for questions.
(2) Presentation Strategies: Students will improve their presentation skills by practicing spoken language strategies, body language strategies, visual language strategies, and audience engagement strategies.
Objective 2 core skills:
(1) Listening Critically: Students will improve their ability to analyze and evaluate the information that a speaker is giving and form an opinion based on the information.
(2) Question and Answers Strategies: Students will improve their ability to answer factual, clarifying, exploratory, and challenging questions which they will likely encounter during the Q&A session after their academic presentation.
A. Core skills of academic presentations
During the first five weeks of class, we will study the basic skills for making academic presentations, following the textbook (Pathways to Academic English for III). There will be a number of assignments each week that students must complete through Google Classroom both in-class and for homework.
B. Presentations preparation
After we cover the basic skills of academic presentations, students will be separated into 12 groups consisting of 3-4 students each to prepare a presentation. There will be two weeks of preparation after which each group will present their presentation to the class. After the first presentation, students will be reassigned to new groups and prepare for a second presentation. In total, each student must present twice during the semester. In addition to presenting themselves, students are also expected to ask questions and make comments about other groups' presentations.
C. Supplementary activities
Two times throughout the semester, we will take a break from the regular activities to take part in a supplementary activity. These include lectures or short videos followed by a discussion, English-language board games and conversations with international students. Students are expected to come to class on time, be prepared for class and participate positively.
Week 1: Introduction and Ice Breaker
Week 2: Textbook Chapter 1: Presentation Preparation
Week 3: Textbook Chapter 2: Presentation Strategies
Week 4: Textbook Chapter 3: Listening Critically
Week 5: Textbook Chapter 4: Questions & Answers
Week 6: Supplementary Activity 1
Week 7: Preparation for 1st Presentation
Week 8: Preparation for 1st Presentation
Week 9: 1st Presentation (Groups 1-6)
Week 10: 1st Presentation (Groups 7-12)
Week 11: Supplementary Activity
Week 12: Preparation for 2nd Presentation
Week 13: Preparation for 2nd Presentation
Week 14: 2nd Presentation (Groups 1-6)
Week 15: 2nd Presentation (Groups 7-12)
In principle, an “AA” is given to the top 10% of students and an “A” is given to the next 20%.
Participation: 20%
In-Class Assignments: 20%
Homework: 20%
Presentations: 40%
https://pathwaystoacademicenglish.com
Students are expected to complete homework assignments through Google Classroom each week. In addition, students may need to meet with their group members outside of class to prepare for their presentations.
Yes
If students would like to meet with the instructor outside of class hours, they can set up an appointment by sending an e-mail in advance.