Course Objectives:
This semester-long English elective course is tailored for graduate students who are motivated to learn about English presentation skills and language.
On completion of the course, students should be able to
1. Discuss the key issues about giving successful presentations in English;
2. Use and explain effective visuals when presenting in English;
3. Prepare, outline, and give a business or academic presentation in English;
4. Use effective language and answer questions appropriately when presenting in English.Course Objectives:
This semester-long English elective course is tailored for graduate students who are motivated to learn about English presentation skills and language.
On completion of the course, students should be able to
1. Discuss the key issues about giving successful presentations in English;
2. Use and explain effective visuals when presenting in English;
3. Prepare, outline, and give a business or academic presentation in English;
4. Use effective language and answer questions appropriately when presented in English.
Textbooks and References:
1. Textbook (Required. Students are responsible for purchasing the textbook at Caves Bookstore on campus before the second week of the semester.):
Harrington, David and Charles LeBeau. Speaking of Speech (New Edition). London: Macmillan, 2009. (文鶴代理，請在開學第二週3月5日前至校內敦煌書局購買)
2. References (Recommended. Not required.):
Brand, Quentin and Thomas Y. H. Chen. Presentation Skills and Language. Auburn: Lynx, 2010. (書林代理)
Powell, Mark. Presenting in English: How to Give Successful Presentations. Hampshire: Cengage Learning, 2011.
Harvard Business Review. Presentations. Boston: Harvard Business Review, 2014.
3. Supplementary readings and handouts will be given by the instructor.
Textbooks and References:
1. Textbook (Required. Students are responsible for purchasing the textbook at Caves Bookstore on campus before the second week of the semester.):
Harrington, David and Charles LeBeau. Speaking of Speech (New Edition). London: Macmillan, 2009. (Agented by Wenhe, please go to the Dunhuang Bookstore on campus before March 5, the second week of school to purchase)
2. References (Recommended. Not required.):
Brand, Quentin and Thomas Y. H. Chen. Presentation Skills and Language. Auburn: Lynx, 2010. (Shu Lin Agency)
Powell, Mark. Presenting in English: How to Give Successful Presentations. Hampshire: Cengage Learning, 2011.
Harvard Business Review. Presentations. Boston: Harvard Business Review, 2014.
3. Supplementary readings and handouts will be given by the instructor.
| 評分項目 Grading Method | 配分比例 Grading percentage | 說明 Description |
|---|---|---|
| ParticipationParticipation participation |
10 | |
| Two QuizzesTwo Quizzes two quizzes |
30 | |
| Presentation OnePresentation One presentation one |
30 | |
| Presentation TwoPresentation Two two presentations |
30 |
