2024 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
Academic Presentation in English 15 1
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Jason Bartashius
- Class Format
- Exercise (Livestream)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 5-6 Wed
- Class
- 1
- Course Code
- LAE.E443
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2024
- Offered quarter
- 3Q
- Syllabus updated
- Mar 14, 2025
- Language
- English
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
All of the "Academic Presentation" courses offer trainings in presentation skills for a variety of academic settings. Through practices, students will gain knowledge of how to apply these skills effectively to their presentations, have confidence in tackling real-life situations. Students will receive constructive feedback from the instructor, who would help students develop successful strategies toward presenting ideas in a clear manner. Moreover, as audience, students will improve their listening skills by learning to ask insightful and stimulating questions to their colleagues.
As a 400-level elective course, Academic Presentation in English 15 equips graduate students with the necessary tools to deliver well-informed presentations.
Course description and aims
By the end of this course, students will be able to deliver individual presentations at academic settings, being aware of verbal and non-verbal messages while engaging the audience, followed by a question and answer session, fielding questions from the audience.
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
This course will be held weekly on Zoom.
The instructor will provide the in-class feedback during group work, group presentation, whole group share, and peer review sessions and utilize T2SCHOLA to facilitate students’ learning.
The instructor will ensure students’ learning through weekly in-class and after-class assignments, group discussion, and whole group share. Students’ learning will be evaluated through weekly in-class and after-class assignments, class activities, group presentations, and final paper.
For each class, students are expected to complete the homework in advance and actively participate in class discussions. Students will deliver a group presentation, followed by a Q&A session, receiving feedback back from their colleagues and instructor. (Note: Syllabus is subject to change based on the level, needs, and actual number of students.)
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Course Introduction | Students are responsible for reading all handouts. |
| Class 2 | Lecture and Discussion: The Basic Components of a Presentation | Students are responsible for reading all handouts and contributing to the organization of a group presentation. |
| Class 3 | Lecture and Discussion: Making an Assertion and Presenting a Counterargument | Students are responsible for reading all handouts and contributing to the organization of a group presentation. |
| Class 4 | Lecture and Discussion: Signposting, Beginning and Ending Strong, Fielding Questions | Students are responsible for reading all handouts and contributing to the organization of a group presentation. |
| Class 5 | Group Presentations on Selected Topics | Students deliver presentations and conduct a question and answer session. Topics will be selected through consultation with the instructor. |
| Class 6 | Group Presentations on Selected Topics | Students deliver presentations and conduct a question and answer session. Topics will be selected through consultation with the instructor. |
| Class 7 | Presentation Assessments and Peer Review | Students give critical feedback to classmates. |
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)
Handouts
Reference books, course materials, etc.
None
Evaluation methods and criteria
Class Participation: 25%
Homework and In-class Assignments: 15%
Final Presentation and Paper: 60%
Related courses
- LAE.E444 ： Academic Presentation in English 16
Prerequisites
None
Other
It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with LAE.E444 (Academic Presentation in English 16).
Attendance at the first class is compulsory for students planning to take this course.