Section outline
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Introduction to the course
- Students introduce themselves individually
- Class discussion on the course contents and expectations
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- Basic guidelines for improving oral presentation skills
- Discussion on the similarities between writing and speaking
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Preparing a Presentation
- Research
- Organisation
- Preparing the speech
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Student Presentations (Individual)
- Descriptive presentations (5 minutes)
- Class discussion after each presentation
- Feedback
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Delivering a Speech
- Appearance
- Voice
- Body Language
- Timing
- Q & A session
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Student Presentations (Groups of 3)
- Argumentative Presentations (15 minutes)
- Class discussion after each presentation
- Feedback
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Using Visual Aids Effectively
- Powerpoint
- Films/Videos
- Whiteboard
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Student Presentations (Groups of 3)
- Argumentative presentations (15 minutes)
- Class discussion after each presentation
- Feedback
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Midterms
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Midterms
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Debates
- General rules of debate
- Argument/Counterargument
- Proposition/Opposition
- Affirmative/Negative
- Constructive speech/Rebuttal
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Student Debates
- The number of teams depends on the number of students
- Class discussion following each debate
- Feedback
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Individual Student Presentations (Preparation for the Final Exam)
- Argumentative presentations (10 minutes)
- Class discussion after each presentation
- Feedback
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Interviews
- Guidelines for interviews
- Interview role-play
General Revision
