2025 (Current Year) Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
Academic Presentation in English 13 1
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Jason Bartashius
- Class Format
- Exercise (Livestream)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 3-4 Wed
- Class
- 1
- Course Code
- LAE.E441
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2025
- Offered quarter
- 1Q
- Syllabus updated
- Mar 19, 2025
- Language
- English
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
This course offers 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 13 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.
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.) Group presentation topics include: intersectionality, attention economy, and climate justice. Students may, with permission from the instructor, present on other topics. If the number of students wishing to enroll exceeds capacity, a limit may be imposed. Students who wish to take this course must attend the first class.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Introduction to course | 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 Assessment and Peer Review | Students offer 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.
Additional reading materials may be assigned.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Class Discussion and Participation 25%
Homework and In-class Assignments15%
Final Project: Final Presentation and Paper 60%
Related courses
- LAE.E442 ： Academic Presentation in English 14
Prerequisites
None
Other
It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with LAE.E442 (Academic Presentation in English 14).
Attendance at the first class is compulsory for students planning to take this course.