NCHU Course Outline

Course Name	(中) 演說技巧(5512)
	(Eng.) English Speech and Debate
Offering Dept	Continuing Bachelor Program in Foreign Languages and Literatures
Course Type	Elective	Credits	2	Teacher	邱幸珍
Department	Continuing Bachelor Program in Foreign Languages and Literatures(N)Undergraduate	Language	English	Semester	2025-FALL
Course Description	This course introduces students to the fundamentals of effective presentation and debate. Based on Talk Like a Pro: Making a Winning Presentation, it emphasizes clarity, structure, and delivery in public speaking while gradually building skills in critical thinking and argumentation. Students will learn how to analyze audiences, organize messages, design visual aids, and use voice and body language confidently. In addition to individual presentations, students will participate in debate activities that strengthen their ability to construct logical arguments, respond to opposing views, and engage in persuasive communication. Through practice, feedback, and teamwork, students will develop greater confidence as speakers and debaters.
Prerequisites				self-directed learning in the course	Y

Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%)			Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
Course Objectives	Competency Indicators	Ratio(%)	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
-Identify and adapt presentations to meet different audience needs. -Organize presentations with effective openings, main points, and conclusions. -Deliver presentations using confident voice, body language, and stage presence. -Create and integrate visuals to support and enhance delivery. -Respond to questions and unexpected challenges professionally. -Demonstrate teamwork and individual presentation competence in formal contexts.			topic Discussion/Production Discussion Lecturing	Other Attendance Oral Presentation
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content Week 1 Introduction & Basics: Course overview; diagnostic mini-presentations Week 2 Knowing Your Audience: Audience analysis; adapting tone & message Week 3 Structuring Presentations: Openings, main points, conclusions; outline practice Week 4 Storytelling for Impact: Using examples, narratives, and hooks Week 5 Visual Aids & Clarity: Principles of effective slides; redesign workshop Week 6 Voice & Delivery I: Projection, pacing, clarity; practice speeches Week 7 Body Language & Stage Presence: Gestures, posture, eye contact Week 8 Persuasive Speaking & Argument Structure: Ethos, pathos, logos; building strong arguments Week 9 Midterm Individual Presentations Week 10 Introduction to Debate: Debate formats & roles (affirmative/negative) Week 11 Debate Skills I: Constructing arguments; using evidence Week 12 Debate Skills II: Refutation & counterarguments Week 13 Mini-Debates: Short practice debates in pairs/teams Week 14 Audience Engagement in Debate: Asking & answering questions; handling pressure Week 15 Debate Rehearsal: Coaching for formal debate Week 16 Final Debate Round: Graded debate with peer & instructor feedback self-directed learning    03.Preparing presentations or reports related to industry and academia. Create a 3-minute video that explains how to make a good first impression. Make sure: • You speak naturally (no dubbing or reading from a script). • The camera frames you from above the knees upward. • Deliver your points conversationally, without relying on a draft.
Evaluation
Participation & In-class Activities: 35% Assignments (Visuals, Outlines, etc.): 15% Mid-term Presentation: 20% Final Presentation: 20% Reflection & Peer Feedback: 10%
Textbook & other References
Du-Babcock, B. (2023) Talk like a Pro: Making a Winning Presentation, Tung Hua ISBN：9786267130452
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
Office Hours
by appointment
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