2025 (Current Year) Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English Presentation Seminar 1
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Jonathan Abel
- Class Format
- Exercise (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 7-8 Thu
- Class
- -
- Course Code
- LAE.E141
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2025
- Offered quarter
- 1Q
- Syllabus updated
- Mar 19, 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 an elective 100-level course, English Presentation Seminar 1 offers the basic skills for delivering well-structured group presentations.
Course description and aims
By the end of this course, students will be able to give individual and group presentations followed by question and answer sessions, applying the skills and knowledge discussed in this course.
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
The class will be based around the acquisition and improvement of practical communication skills. Practice is key.
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. Additionally, do not purchase the textbook until enrollment in
the class has been confirmed during the first class.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Introduction | Familiarise with the course and teacher. |
| Class 2 | Presenting yourself 1 The basic personal details. | Delivery skills. Making yourself clear. |
| Class 3 | Presenting yourself 2 Selling yourself. | Delivery skills. Maximising the available information. |
| Class 4 | The Topic 1 How to frame your choices. | Making choices in topic and style of presentation. |
| Class 5 | The Topic 2 Engaging the audience. | Techniques for establishing a rapport with the audience. |
| Class 6 | Practical 1 Different ways of introducing and concluding your presentation. | Making the beginning and the end count. |
| Class 7 | Assessment practical. Full presentation. | Self-assessment and group feedback. |
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.
There will be a preparation exercise for the following class.
Textbook(s)
Materials provided
Reference books, course materials, etc.
None
Evaluation methods and criteria
Assessment is constant. There will be a classroom self-assessment exercise at the end of the course. Class participation 70% Assignments 30%
Related courses
- LAE.E142 ： English Presentation Seminar 2
Prerequisites
None
Contact information (e-mail and phone) Notice : Please replace from ”[at]” to ”@”(half-width character).
abel.j.aa[at]m.titech.ac.jp
Office hours
Monday to Friday 9-5
Students may contact me at any time on abel.j.aa@m.titech.ac.jp
Other
It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with LAE.E142.
Attendance at the first class is compulsory for students planning to take this course.
In case student enrollment exceeds the class capacity, we may limit the number of students who can take this course. Please make sure to attend the first class and refrain from purchasing text books until after your spot is ensured during the first class.