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課程名稱	(中) 英文演說與學術簡報(0958)
	(Eng.) Public Speaking and Academic Presentations
開課單位	語言中心
課程類別	選修			學分	2	授課教師	賴政吉
選課單位	不限系所			授課使用語言	英文	開課學期	1142
課程簡述	I. Course Description This course is designed to develop students’ competence and confidence in delivering effective public, academic, and professional presentations in English. Drawing on principles from public speaking and business presentation training, the course integrates theory with extensive in-class practice to help students communicate ideas clearly, persuasively, and appropriately across different speaking contexts. Students will learn the fundamental principles of effective English public speaking, including speech organization, audience analysis, and rhetorical strategies, while also developing practical presentation skills required in academic and professional settings. Throughout the semester, students will engage in frequent speaking activities, individual and group presentations, peer and instructor feedback, and guided reflection in a supportive and encouraging learning environment. The course adopts an action-learning approach that emphasizes learning by doing. Instruction and practice will focus on three core areas: 1. Structural Awareness – Understanding how to organize clear and coherent presentations, including effective introductions, logically developed bodies, and purposeful conclusions for academic and professional audiences. 2. Delivery Skills – Developing key delivery techniques such as voice control, pacing, clarity, eye contact, and non-verbal communication to enhance speaker credibility and audience engagement. 3. Supporting Strategies – Learning how to use visual aids effectively, make appropriate language choices, build rapport with audiences, and adapt presentations to academic and professional purposes. Students are expected to complete assigned readings, actively participate in class activities, and contribute to peer feedback in order to maximize learning outcomes. By the end of the course, students will be able to plan and deliver well-structured, confident, and audience-appropriate presentations for academic study and future professional contexts. II. Contact Information: Instructor: 賴政吉 語言中心副教授兼主任 Cheng-Ji Lai, Ph.D. (he/him), Associate Professor & Director, Language Center E-mail: laicj1124@nchu.edu.tw
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週次 授課內容 第1週 Course Introduction & Overview of English Public and Academic Presentations Goals: Course expectations; understanding public, academic, and professional presentation contexts 第2週 Effective Introductions I: Capturing Audience Attention Goals: Purposes of introductions; opening strategies for public and academic speaking 第3週 Effective Introductions I: Capturing Audience Attention Goals: Purposes of introductions; opening strategies for public and academic speaking 第4週 Effective Introductions II: Building Connection with the Audience Goals: Storytelling, relevance, and rapport In-class activity: Students’ Personal (Indirect) Introduction Speeches 第5週 Effective Introductions III: Structuring Clear and Purposeful Openings Goals: Previewing main points; setting presentation purpose In-class activity: Students’ Personal (Indirect) Introduction Speeches 第6週 Effective Introductions IV: Refinement and Practice Goals: Polishing openings for academic and professional contexts In-class activity: Students’ Personal (Indirect) Introduction Speeches 第7週 Organizing the Body of a Presentation: Coherence and Transitions Goals: Linking ideas; signposting; logical flow 第8週 Organizing the Body of a Presentation: Coherence and Transitions Goals: Linking ideas; signposting; logical flow 第9週 Language for Academic and Professional Presentations Goals: Spoken vs. written language; clarity and audience-appropriate wording In-class activity: Students’ Introductory Academic/Professional Presentations 第10週 Language for Academic and Professional Presentations Goals: Spoken vs. written language; clarity and audience-appropriate wording In-class activity: Students’ Introductory Academic/Professional Presentations 第11週 Students’ Introductory Academic/Professional Presentations 第12週 Using Visual Aids Effectively I Goals: Design principles 第13週 Using Visual Aids Effectively II Goals: Refining slides and visual support for academic presentations 第14週 Delivery Skills: Body Language and Non-Verbal Communication Goals: Eye contact, gestures, posture, and confidence 第15週 Students’ Final Academic/Professional Presentations 第16週 Students’ Final Academic/Professional Presentations 自主學習 內容    05.參與本校各單位舉辦之各類工作坊活動
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III. Course Requirements and Assessment: Final grades will be based on the following components: 1. Personal Introduction Speech (Indirect Introduction) – 20% During Weeks 3–6, each student will deliver a 1–2 minute personal introduction speech using an object (e.g., a photo, model, piece of music, or real object) that represents a personal interest, experience, or value. Rather than describing the object itself, students should focus on the meaning and significance behind it and explain why it matters to them. This task serves as an early, low-stakes speaking activity designed to help students: • gain confidence speaking in front of an audience, • practice storytelling and audience engagement, and • apply basic public speaking techniques in a supportive environment. 2. Introductory Academic or Professional Presentation – 35% During Weeks 8–11, each student will deliver a formal 3–5 minute academic or professional presentation on a topic related to their field of study, research interest, or professional goal (e.g., introducing a research topic, explaining a project idea, or presenting a product/service concept). Presentation skills, including organization, audience awareness, and delivery techniques, will be introduced and demonstrated in the early weeks of the course. This presentation emphasizes clear structure, purpose, and effective delivery rather than technical depth. 3. Final Academic or Professional Presentation – 45% During Weeks 13–16, each student will deliver a formal 7-minute final presentation that builds on the skills developed throughout the semester. The presentation should demonstrate a clear and logical structure, including: • an engaging introduction, • two to three well-developed main points supported by examples or evidence, • appropriate visual aids, and • a clear and effective conclusion. Students may choose to expand on the topic used in their introductory presentation or present a new topic. However, continuing with the same topic is strongly recommended to allow for deeper development and refinement. 4. Attendance, Lateness, and Participation Regular attendance and active participation are essential for success in this course, as speaking skills are developed through practice and feedback. • Students are allowed up to two excused absences and one unexcused absence. • Excused absences must be requested through the official student leave system and approved by the instructor. • Students who exceed the allowed number of absences will fail the course. Active participation includes completing assigned readings, engaging in in-class speaking activities, and providing constructive peer feedback.
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