CS: Presentation
Lin(リン), Kambara (神原), Salonga(サロンガ), Backwell (バックウェル), Nogami (ノガミ), Ford (フォード)
(前期) 火3・火4・水1 /(後期) 火3・火4 ・水1
These courses, taught entirely in English, focus on developing the core skills students need in order to perform in a variety of oral communication settings (presentation, conversation, drama, discussion). These include verbal and nonverbal communication skills, as well as presentation strategies.
There are seven different presentation courses to choose from based on different themes and levels!
Issues and Solutions
Amy Lin (リン)
(前期) 火3・火4・水1 /(後期) 火3・火4・水1
Key Words: Issues, Critical Thinking, Presentation Styles
In this class, we will aim to focus on different issues and the solutions provided globally and locally. We will learn to think critically about things surrounding us and express our observations and opinions clearly with good organization. We will use TED Talks in class to discuss important topics, understand and evaluate different presentation styles, and practice verbal and nonverbal communication skills. At the end of this course, you will be more organized in your thoughts, express more confidently, and use natural and fluent English in your presentations.
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Giving Interesting Presentations
Judy Kambara (神原)
(前期) 火3・火4・水1 /(後期) 火3・火4・水1
Key Words: Presentation skills, Public speaking, Confidence
Public speaking makes many people nervous. This course will help students develop their speaking skills and stage presence so that they can give interesting and engaging presentations. Participating in group discussions is one way to present your ideas to others, so we will begin with that. Then, we will start working on giving presentations.
Speeches that Changed the World
Reginald Salonga (サロンガ)
(前期) 火3・火4/(後期) 火3・火4
Key Words: communication skills, presentation skills, visual aids
This section focuses on communicating with others. Students will learn to make presentation stories and visual and physical messages more effective. Teaching references include speeches of world leaders and humanitarian ambassadors that changed the world. In addition, the students will learn about the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their connection to their chosen presentation topics. The classroom time will be mostly spent actively using English, one-on-one, in small groups, or in front of an audience. A typical lesson will begin with a short warm-up activity followed by the main activity. Main activities vary weekly and may include discussions, presentations, or communication skill-building activities.
Dynamic Advanced Presentation
Ben Backwell (バックウェル)
(前期) 火3・火4 /(後期) 火3・火4
Key Words: Communication Skills, Active Listening, Self-chosen Topics
Learn to communicate like a God! In this course you will choose exciting presentation topics and learn how to make compelling presentations. You will discover how to catch your listeners’ attention from your first sentence and hold their attention to the end. Furthermore you will gain “audience skills” where you learn to listen deeper, ask good questions and get something useful from even a boring presentation. There are many reasons to study at university. One good reason is to become a better communicator. That’s what you will learn in this class.
Presentation through Pictures
Staci-Anne Nogami (ノガミ)
(前期)火3・火4 /(後期) 火3・火4
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The aim of this course is to allow the students to capture the world around them and present using pictures rather than words their thoughts, opinions and feelings about the images. Through field work and personal reflection students will develop their individual presentations style focusing on connecting with the audience.
Storytelling and Drama
Ashley Ford (フォード)
(前期) 水1/(後期) 火3・水1
Key Words: Communication, Performance, Storytelling, Drama, Oral Interpretation
This section will focus on the practice of communication and presentation skills through storytelling and the use of methods and strategies from speech, drama, and the arts, with activities such as oral interpretation and reader's theater, as well as the use of authentic English materials from music, poetry, and literature as content for study. Practice and performance in this way will stimulate and motivate you to use English as well as strengthen your overall communication skills and confidence in English!