English Speech Seminar 10

Academic unit or major

English language courses

Instructor(s)

Lorinda Kiyama

Class Format

Exercise (Face-to-face)

Media-enhanced courses

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Day of week/Period
(Classrooms)

5-6 Wed

Class

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Course Code

LAE.E372

Number of credits

010

Course offered

2025

Offered quarter

2Q

Syllabus updated

Mar 19, 2025

Language

English

Syllabus

Course overview and goals

Students who enroll in this course will participate in the Leadership Symposium. The following are goals of the course: (1) to obtain basic knowledge regarding oral expression and public speaking; (2) to brush up speech and public speaking skills; (3) to improve critical thinking and analytical skills regarding presentations by writing, rewriting, and rehearsing students' own speeches. Each student will receive personal coaching on their oral expression skills.

Course description and aims

Students who have completed this course should exhibit the following: (1) completion of an outline and at least 2 drafts of an original speech on a topic of their interests; (2) two video recordings of their presentations; (3) knowledge and skills in using oral delivery techniques and phrases in English, as taught in the textbook and in class; (4) improved ability to give and receive constructive feedback on the speeches and oral presentations of classmates.

Keywords

speech, presentation, oral communication, English, public speaking

Competencies

• Specialist skills
• Intercultural skills
• Communication skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Practical and/or problem-solving skills

Class flow

The following elements will be included in most classes: (1) learning of useful phrases and techniques related to oral presentation in English, video clip viewing and analysis, oral performative exercises; and (2) preparation of presentations for Open Forum, including brainstorming topics, outlining, presentation and revisions of multiple drafts, detailed feedback from the instructors and students on all elements of speech construction and delivery. (Note: Syllabus is subject to change based on the level, needs, and actual number of students.)

If there are many students wishing to enroll, there may be a limit on the number of students. Students wishing to enroll must attend the first class.

Course schedule/Objectives

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.

Adrian Wallwork, English for Presentations at International Conferences, (Springer, 2016)
Kory Floyd, Public Speaking Matters, 3rd edition (McGraw Hill, 2023)
Mark Powell, Dynamic Presentations (Cambridge University Press, 2011)
Michael Alley, The Craft of Scientific Presentations: Critical Steps to Succeed and Critical Steps to Avoid (Springer, 2013)
Patti Sanchez, Presenting Virtually: Communicate and Connect with Online Audiences (Duarte Press, 2021)

Evaluation methods and criteria

Class Participation: 30%
Final draft of speech: 25%
Participation in the symposium: 25%
Final presentation exam: 20%

Related courses

• LAE.E371 ： English Speech Seminar 9

Prerequisites

upper intermediate English skills

Other

Registration for two consecutive quarters is required for this course.
Attendance at the first class is compulsory for students planning to take this course.