This semester-long high-intermediate-level English elective course is tailored for students who are motivated to learn about English presentation skills and language. Models of successful presentations will be introduced. Students will have plenty of opportunities to practice using effective language for presentation. Students are expected to participate in pair work and group discussions in class, complete weekly assignments including three to four short presentations, and give midterm and final presentations.
On completion of the course, students should be able to
1. Discuss 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 when presenting and answering questions in English.This semester-long high-intermediate-level English elective course is tailored for students who are motivated to learn about English presentation skills and language. Models of successful presentations will be introduced. Students will have plenty of opportunities to practice using effective language for presentation. Students are expected to participate in pair work and group discussions in class, complete weekly assignments including three to four short presentations, and give midterm and final presentations.
On completion of the course, students should be able to
1. Discuss 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 when presenting and answering questions in English.
Textbook (Required. Students are responsible for purchasing the textbook at Caves Bookstore on campus before the second week of the semester.):
Speaking of Speech (New Edition) by Harrington, David and Charles LeBeau. London: Macmillan, 2009.
(文鶴代理，請在開學第二週前至校內敦煌書局購買)
Please note: Students are required to use NEW textbooks in class. The textbook is also a workbook.
(請注意：同學必須使用全新的課本。課本也是習作本。)
Textbook (Required. Students are responsible for purchasing the textbook at Caves Bookstore on campus before the second week of the semester.):
Speaking of Speech (New Edition) by Harrington, David and Charles LeBeau. London: Macmillan, 2009.
(Agent for literature, please go to the Dunhuang Book Bureau on campus before the second week of study)
Please note: Students are required to use NEW textbooks in class. The textbook is also a workbook.
(Please note: students must use brand new course books. Courses are also book books.)
| 評分項目 Grading Method | 配分比例 Grading percentage | 說明 Description |
|---|---|---|
| In-class PresentationsIn-class Presentations in-class presentations |
60 | |
| Midterm PresentationMidterm Presentation midterm presentation |
20 | |
| Final PresentationFinal Presentation Final presentation |
20 |
