2020 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English Presentation Seminar 8 2
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Jonathan Abel
- Class Format
- Exercise (Zoom)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 7-8 Thu (H117)
- Class
- 2
- Course Code
- LAE.E244
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2020
- Offered quarter
- 4Q
- Syllabus updated
- Jul 10, 2025
- Language
- English
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
All of the "English Presentation Seminar" courses are designed to provide students with the tools to deliver effective presentations with confidence. As these are practice-oriented courses, students will deliver multiple presentations throughout the term. Furthermore, students will sharpen their listening skills by learning how to ask good questions and become active listeners.
As a 200-level elective course, English Presentation Seminar 8 offers more challenging contents than the 100-level courses. It equips students with the foundational skills to deliver well-informed individual presentations.
Course description and aims
By the end of this course, students will be able to deliver an individual presentation while engaging the audience followed by a question and answer session.
Keywords
Presentation skills, listening skills, communication skills
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
Continuing from Q1 a practical course in presenting
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Group work 1 | Cooperative presentation |
| Class 2 | Group work 2 | Cooperative presentation |
| Class 3 | Questions and answers | Handling question time |
| Class 4 | Structural analyses 1 | Criticism and applause |
| Class 5 | Structural analyses 2 | Criticism and applause |
| Class 6 | Practical | Giving individual presentations in full |
| Class 7 | Final presentation and assessment | Self-assessment and final test. |
Study advice (preparation and review)
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
Textbook(s)
None. Materials provided.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
None
Evaluation methods and criteria
Assessment is continuous with final self=assessment and interview session. Class participation 70% Assignments 30%
Related courses
- LAE.E243 ： English Presentation Seminar 7
Prerequisites
None
Other
It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with LAE.E243 (English Presentation Seminar 7).
Attendance at the first class is compulsory for students planning to take this course.