●本授業の目的およびねらい
The main aim is to give participants opportunities to develop skills and confidence for international communication. Presentations are the core element; however, general discussion and conversation skills are practiced regularly throughout the course to help students prepare for future cross-cultural situations and to enjoy them.
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●履修条件あるいは関連する科目等
無
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●授業内容
Classes are conducted in a relaxed, informal atmosphere. While brief instruction is given on important aspects of presentations, the emphasis is on free exchange of ideas and student participation. To that end, we will be seated in groups with different partners each class to maximize English communication opportunities.
The course contains discussion and practice loosely according to the following outline:
1. Orientation, greetings, warm up discussions
2. Overcoming nervousness and enjoying presenting
3. Clear presentation structure
4. English expressions for clear organization
5. Delivery: voice, body language
6. Techniques and language for stress-free question time
7-9. Mid-term presentations
10. Effective slide design and use of slide software
11. Techniques and vocabulary for conversation at international events
12-14. Final presentations
15. Course review
All classes will contain some informal discussion time to develop skills and confidence for international communication contexts.
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●成績評価の方法
発表 (50%); 宿題 (10%); 出席等 (40%)
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●教科書
無. All materials provided by instructor
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●参考書
A dictionary for using English.
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●注意事項
無
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●本授業に関する参照Webページ
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●担当者からの言葉(Webページのみ表示)
Presentations are an increasingly important activity in communication across cultures. At the same time, they are also a context in which we can express our ideas and develop our communicative confidence. Let's challenge ourselves to take a further step out into the world.
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