研究生英文演講與簡報
English Public Speaking and Presentation for Graduate Students
| 節 | 週三 |
|---|---|
3 10:10–11:00 | 研究生英文演講與簡報 YX201 2 節連堂 |
4 11:10–12:00 |
* 根據陽明交大上課時間表所列
This course aims to improve students’ speaking ability and build their confidence when speaking in professional settings. Another goal of this course is to enhance students’ English oral proficiency and presentation skills. This course will begin with the basics of public speech and then progress to methods for academic conference presentations. Throughout the course and in the exam weeks there will be opportunities for students to practice speeches and presentations in front of the whole class. The instructor will also provide training in listening and speaking skills using a variety of topics that highlight different features of English. In addition, students will engage in frequent oral activities and assignments and give two major oral presentations. With sufficient oral practices, students will have chances to improve their oral presentation skills and develop their confidence to express themselves.
Course Objectives Cognitive goal Understand the formats of English speeches in different settings Understand the format of conference speech presentations Affective goal Take the initiative to participate in classroom activities and discussions Develop interest in English presentations Psychomotor goal Practice English speeches Conduct conference presentation to fellow classmates
Mid-term exam (Oral English speech+ speech outline & analysis) 35% Final exam (Oral English presentation Q&A) 25% Attendance and participation 20% Assignments (In-class activities and in-class handouts) 20% * The grading of the speech will focus on these dimensions: content and structure organization, word usage and grammar, pronunciation, intonation, fluency, volume, body language, eye contact, and speech outline & analysis. * The grading of the presentation will focus on these dimensions: content and structure organization, word usage and grammar, pronunciation, intonation, fluency, volume, body language, eye contact, Q&A interaction, and visual aids.
| 週次 | 主題 |
|---|---|
| 第 1 週 | Introduction: Public speaking and ethics of public speaking |
| 第 2 週 | Preparing speech I: Audience attention, Elevator Speech at an Academic Conference |
| 第 3 週 | Preparing speech II: Audience analysis, English speech in multicultural contexts Kathleen German (2013) Ch4, 5 |
| 第 4 週 | Preparing speech III: Selecting a topic, Organizing main points of a speech from a research paper Kathleen German (2013) Ch6,7 |
| 第 5 週 | Presentation of speech I: English Pronunciation and Fluency Kathleen German (2013) Ch9, 10 |
| 第 6 週 | Presentation of speech II: Paralinguistic tone of voice and body language Kathleen German (2013) Ch9, 10 |
| 第 7 週 | 3 Minute Thesis: Present research in a concise manner Film viewing |
| 第 8 週 | Midterm Exam |
| 第 9 週 | Oral presentation of research data, charts, and graphs: Presentation aids and technology support Kathleen German (2013) Ch11 |
| 第 10 週 | Introduction to conference presentations I: Speech to inform Kathleen German (2013) Ch12 |
| 第 11 週 | Introduction to conference presentations II: Speech to persuade Kathleen German (2013) Ch12, 13 |
| 第 12 週 | English Speech Film Viewing and Discussion |
| 第 13 週 | English speaking in professional forms: panel and roundtable discussion Q&A sessions |
| 第 14 週 | English speaking in community settings: conference welcome ceremony, acceptance speech, conversation in professional functions |
| 第 15 週 | Final exam I |
| 第 16 週 | Final exam II |
| 第 17 週 | Critical listening: taking notes during a lecture or conference presentation Kathleen German (2013) Ch3 |
| 第 18 週 | Impromptu speech activity |
German, K. M., Gronbeck, B. E., Ehninger, D., & Monroe, A. H. (2017). Principles of public speaking. Routledge.