Course Overview

This course provides an overview of basic techniques for public speaking and presentations in English. Students are then given ample opportunity to practice these techniques in front of the class.

Learning Achievement

Through the completion of this course, students will:
？ Apply basic principles of communication theory to the strategic planning, preparation and delivery of a presentation.
？ Evaluate aspects of presentation content, structure, design, and delivery in terms of communicative effectiveness.
？ Consider external factors that potentially influence the effectiveness of a presentation (e.g. audience needs, imposed formats, location etc) and plan to accommodate for them.
？ Provide constructive critique and assessment in peer evaluation settings.
？ Gain experience and develop skills in public speaking, voice control, interpersonal communication, project management, collaborative learning, independent learning, and self-appraisal.

Competence

Course prerequisites

Grading Philosophy

Course schedule

Course type

Lectures and Class Exercises

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Wood Matthew Christopher

Other information

A considerable degree of private study is expected in this course.
Students are expected to review all materials and contents before attending online synchronous sessions. Course materials will not be covered directly in synchronous sessions, but rather topics will be discussed and elaborated. This course also includes a number of individual and group tasks to be completed outside of the synchronous sessions.

Site for Inquiry

Link to the syllabus provided by the university