2026 (Current Year) Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English Presentation Seminar 2 1
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Lorinda Robertson Kiyama
- Class Format
- Exercise (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 7-8 Mon (W3-707(W371))
- Class
- 1
- Course Code
- LAE.E142
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2026
- Offered quarter
- 2Q
- Syllabus updated
- Mar 13, 2026
- 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 2 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
Students will choose a research presentation topic that they will refine throughout the quarter in preparation for presentation at a public symposium.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Research presentation topic brainstorming and outlining; Know your purpose and your audience |
Conduct preliminary research to select a topic for the Symposium presentation; write a basic outline based on your purpose and your audience |
| Class 2 | Outline your presentation in detaill; rhetorical speech patterns |
Write a detailed outline and references list |
| Class 3 | Practice presenting your Introduction and Signposts |
Practice presenting your Introduction and Signposts |
| Class 4 | Practice presenting significant data in figures and charts |
Practice presenting significant data in figures and charts |
| Class 5 | Practice concluding your presentation |
Practice concluding your presentation |
| Class 6 | Rehearse your entire presentation in groups and offer detailed feedback |
Rehearse your entire presentation in groups and offer detailed feedback |
| Class 7 | Symposium Presentation |
Presentation and self-assessment. 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.
Textbook(s)
Materials provided
Reference books, course materials, etc.
None
Evaluation methods and criteria
Symposium Presentation 40%
First Draft of Symposium Presentation 15%
Slides for Symposium Presentation 15%
Class Preparation and Participation 30%
Related courses
- LAE.E141 ： English Presentation Seminar 1
Prerequisites
None
Contact information (e-mail and phone) Notice : Please replace from ”[at]” to ”@”(half-width character).
kiyama.r.9203[at]m.isct.ac.jp
Office hours
Flexible--please contact me for an appointment
Other
It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with LAE.E141.
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.