1. Course Syllabus
English Public Speaking &
Presentations (Advanced)
Tuesday 56 or 78
Professor: A. Hayashi
010-6279-1872
professorhayashi@gmail.com
Course Description
This advanced course is focused upon self-discovery through performances that derive from
the creation and delivery of professional presentations. Special attention is given to becoming
a more effective communicator by transforming the written word into dynamic oral
presentations. Self-confidence will build as the student is given hands-on, practical experience
and exposure to output creative presentations and feel comfortable speaking in front of a
crowd.
Course Objectives
1. Speak ENGLISH (and only English!) with energy, conviction, confidence and enthusiasm.
2. Adapt writing for the ear.
3. Present information clearly and directly.
4. Demonstrate confidence and mastery of the materials covered in class.
5. Further English proficiency levels though creative presentations and discussions.
Professionalism
A professional business-like attitude is a must if you are to succeed in the marketplace.
Professionalism means being fully prepared, having a positive attitude, being punctual,
participating fully and being courteous to others. This is an intensive, interactive course.
Students must be prepared to fully engage themselves with the material and participate in an
active manner. Final marks will reflect your level of professionalism.
Required Textbook
English for Presentations – Express Series, Oxford Business English
Marion Grussendorf
Assessment
Professionalism/Attendance 10%
Prep Sheet 10%
Final Review Quiz 10%
In-Class Presentation 15%
Midterm Speech 25%
Final Speech 30%
Notes on Assessment:
Every week, the designated class captain or assistant captain will be responsible for taking
2. attendance and collecting prep sheets. Prep sheets will prove that you have previewed the unit
that will be discussed in class.
Professionalism will be earned by making yourself available, unique and memorable. The
more a student engages with the material, the greater amount of participation marks will be
awarded. Attendance is also essential to this component.
There will be one final review quiz, which will cover all of the material we have gone over in
class. Students will be prepped for the quiz with a review session.
In addition, each student will be required to make one short in-class presentation on any given
topic.
Students must also demonstrate their absorption of the material by giving one midterm speech
and one final speech.
Class Day/Period: _____________________________________________________
Class Captain:__________________________________________________________
Assistant Class Captain:_______________________________________________
Tentative Outline
Week 1 – September 2
Introduction and Class Syllabus
Week 2 – September 9
*** HOLIDAY ***
Week 3 – September 16
Unit 1 – page 5 - 9
Week 4 – September 23
Unit 1 – page 10 – 14
In-Class Presentation:
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Week 5 – September 30
Unit 2 – page 15 – 22
In-Class Presentation:
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Week 6 – October 7
Unit 3 – page 23 - 27
In-Class Presentation:
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Week 7 – October 14
MIDTERM SPEECH (25% of final mark) GROUP A
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Week 8 – October 21
3. MIDTERM SPEECH (25% of final mark) GROUP B
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Week 9 – October 28
Unit 3 – 28 - 31
In-Class Presentation:
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Week 10 – November 4
Unit 4 – page 32 - 36
In-Class Presentation:
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Week 11 – November 11
Unit 4 – 37 - 41
In-Class Presentation:
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Week 12 – November 18
Unit 5 – page 42 - 49
In-Class Presentation:
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Week 13 – November 25
Unit 6 – page 50 - 59
In-Class Presentation:
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Week 14 – December 2
Review & FINAL QUIZ (10% of final mark)
In-Class Presentation:
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Week 15 – December 9
FINAL SPEECH (30% of final mark) GROUP A
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Week 16 – December 16
FINAL SPEECH (30% of final mark) GROUP B
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