English Presentation Seminar 3 2

Academic unit or major

English language courses

Instructor(s)

Nanako Matsumoto

Class Format

Exercise

Media-enhanced courses

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Day of week/Period
(Classrooms)

Class

2

Course Code

LAE.E143

Number of credits

010

Course offered

2026

Offered quarter

3Q

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 a 100-level elective course, English Presentation Seminar 3 offers the basic skills for delivering well-structured group presentations.

If there are many applicants for the course, a limit on the number of students may be imposed. All prospective students must attend the first class.

Course description and aims

By the end of this course, students will be able to give group presentations followed by a question and answer session, applying the skills and knowledge discussed in this course.

Student learning outcomes

実務経験と講義内容との関連 (又は実践的教育内容)

This course will be taught by a bilingual journalist who has been reporting and writing in both English and Japanese on a wide range of issues for a variety of publications. Throughout the course, the instructor will use her knowledge and expertise in the art of storytelling, to help students acquire communication skills that are necessary for communicating ideas effectively and clearly in English to people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

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 learn how to give English presentations using the textbook as a guide, while developing the skills to organize their thoughts and communicate effectively to listeners from diverse backgrounds.

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)

CENGAGE，Ready to Present，978-4-86-312351-9

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Printed materials will be provided as necessary.

Evaluation methods and criteria

Class Participation and Contribution: 20%
Assignments: 40%
Presentation: 40%

Related courses

• LAE.E144 ： English Presentation Seminar 4

Prerequisites

None

Other

The schedule and/or content of classes may be adjusted based on students' level of understanding and other factors.