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LANe200CC(英語 / English language education 200)
English (f) A

Deborah BOLLINGER

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Faculty/Graduate school Faculty of Economics
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Year 2022
Class code K2605
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Term 春学期授業/Spring
Day/Period 月1/Mon.1
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Campus 多摩
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Grade 2
Credit(s) 1
Notes class 3
Open Program
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Global Open Program
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Class taught by instructors with practical experience
SDGs CP
Urban Design CP
Diversity CP
Learning for the Future CP
Carbon Neutral CP
Chiyoda Campus Consortium
カテゴリー(2015年度以前入学生) 外国語科目
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Outline and objectives

In this course, students will focus on the elements of making effective business presentations, including nonverbal communication, visual media, and the structure and organization of information. Learners will also improve their listening comprehension and communication skills by participating in small group activities and paired practice and by watching and discussing interviews and speeches. Each student will make two presentations during the semester and will provide feedback on classmates' presentations.

Goal

(1) To improve listening comprehension
(2) To gain proficiency in public speaking
(3) To develop the ability to use nonverbal communication techniques
(4) To learn to design and use visual media effectively
(5) To improve the structure and organization of presentations
(6) To acquire and practice using new vocabulary

Which item of the diploma policy will be obtained by taking this class?

ディプロマポリシーのうち、「DP3」「DP5」に関連

Default language used in class

英語 / English

Method(s)(学期の途中で変更になる場合には、別途提示します。 /If the Method(s) is changed, we will announce the details of any changes. )

Students will focus on the elements of making effective business presentations, including nonverbal communication, visual media, and the structure and organization of information and will do research for their own presentations. Learners will practice presentation techniques and improve their listening comprehension and communication skills through small group activities and paired practice. In addition, students will watch and discuss interviews with business professionals to learn about their careers and watch short speeches to analyze presentation styles and techniques. Each student will make two presentations during the semester and will provide feedback on classmates’ presentations. Students’ progress will also be assessed through a portfolio of work completed during the term and a test at the end of the course.

Active learning in class (Group discussion, Debate.etc.)

あり / Yes

Fieldwork in class

あり / Yes

Schedule

授業形態/methods of teaching:対面/face to face

※各回の授業形態は予定です。教員の指示に従ってください。

1[対面/face to face]:Course Overview

Introductions / Learner Profile

2[対面/face to face]:Nonverbal Communication: Eye contact & Posture

PowerPoint Tutorials / Interview

3[対面/face to face]:Nonverbal Communication: Using Gestures

Impromptu Speeches / Interview

4[対面/face to face]:Voice Inflection

TED Speech / Impromptu Speeches / Interview

5[対面/face to face]:Planning a Tour of Japan

Sample Speech / Interview

6[対面/face to face]:Types of Visual Media

Group Project / Student/Teacher Conferences / Interview

7[対面/face to face]:Using Visual Media Effectively

Group Project / Student/Teacher Conferences / Interview

8[対面/face to face]:Pechakucha Format & Sample Presentations

Group Presentations / Interview

9[対面/face to face]:Pechakucha Tutorial & Sample Presentations

Group Presentations / Interview

10[対面/face to face]:Pechakucha Project

Student/Teacher Conferences / Interview

11[対面/face to face]:Pechakucha Project

Student/Teacher Conferences / Interview

12[対面/face to face]:Pechakucha Presentations

Prepare Portfolio / Test

13[対面/face to face]:Pechakucha Presentations

Portfolio Due

14[対面/face to face]:Course Review & Feedback

Summer Assignment

Work to be done outside of class (preparation, etc.)

Do research for projects, make slide presentations, write and memorize speeches, practice presentations, review course material, acquire and review new vocabulary, compile portfolio [1.5-2 hours/week]

Textbooks

Working in Japan: Video Interviews with 14 Professionals, by Alice Gordenker & John Rucynski
Other supplementary materials will be provided by the instructor and students.

References

Speaking of Speech, by David Harrington & Charles LeBeau

Grading criteria

To pass this course and receive credit, students must:
1) complete all assignments when they are due;
2) participate actively in class and work cooperatively with other students;
3) use English during speaking activities in class and when speaking to the teacher.

Students' progress will be assessed through a portfolio of work completed during the course, presentations, class participation, and a test.

Projects 20% / Presentations 40% / Participation 20% / Portfolio 10% / Test 10%

Grades of A+, A, B, or C will be awarded based on the quality of coursework and on effort demonstrated by classroom participation.

Changes following student comments

Included more listening comprehension practice