Course Syllabus

Advanced English Presentations

Wednesday, period 1,2 OR 3,4

Professor: A. Hayashi
010-5710-8066
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%
Developmental Feedback 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 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.
Students will also be responsible for choosing two classmates to assist with
developmental feedback – once for the midterm speech and once for the
final speech. Students will also be conducting a self-evaluation.
In addition, each student will be required to make one short in-class
presentation on a 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
Unit 1 – page 5 - 9
Week 3 – September 16
Unit 1 – page 10 – 14
In-Class Presentation:
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MIDTERM SPEECH (25% of final mark) GROUP A
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Week 5 – September 30
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Unit 2 – page 15 – 22
In-Class Presentation:
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Week 6 – October 7
Unit 3 – page
Week 9 – October 28 23 - 27
In-Class
MIDTERM Presentation:
SPEECH (25 % of final mark) GROUP B
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Week 7 – October 14
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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 - 45
In-Class Presentation:
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Week 13 – November 25
Unit 5 – 46 - 49
In-Class Presentation:
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Week 14 – December 2
Unit 6 – page 50 - 59
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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