English 113 Public Speaking and Professional Presentation

Today’s lecture Introduction: short history of students Introduction: short history of students Course outline: description, objectives and evaluation. Course outline: description, objectives and evaluation. Warming up activities Warming up activities Starting the course: part 1 Starting the course: part 1

Course Outline Description ENGL113 is a speaking and presentation course comprising:  Video-based and general discussions  Individual and group oral presentation  Panel discussion  Debate  Book reviews and response to readings

 Presenting research findings  Evaluation of speeches on T.V.  story telling among other activities.

Objectives By the end of this course, students are expected to: 1.Expand repertoire of communication in ways that develop their speaking and professional presentation skills. 2.Demonstrate understanding of a topic and explain it to an audience.

3. Practise delivery and presentation skills. 4.Apply group dynamics effectively through group speaking and presentation activities. 5.Demonstrate ability to analyze and respond to various readings.

6. Demonstrate ability to analyze and respond to various speeches delivered on T.V. 7. Present research findings efficiently. 8. Engage in effective discussion.

Evaluation and Grading Policy In-class activities: 20% Video-based Discussions, individual and group oral presentation, debate, book reviews and response to readings, presenting research findings, evaluation of speeches on T.V., story telling, among other activities.

Midterm Exam: 30%. (PowerPoint-based) The midterm consists of two parts: 1. Paper-based Test 2. An oral individual 4-point presentation. The presentation will focus on an issue of importance, and it should reflect neat preparation, organization, and clarity of ideas.

Final Exam: 50% (PowerPoint-based) The final consists of an oral group 4- point presentation. The presentation will focus on the findings of research carried out by students. Teacher’s approval of the topic to be researched is essential.

Textbooks and References:  Class Textbook: Goodale, Malcolm. ( ). Professional Presentations: A video-based course. UK: Cambridge University Press.  Reference: Lucas, Stephen E. (2004). The Art of Public Speaking. USA: McGraw-Hill.