ENGL211 ACADEMIC ORAL PRESENTATION SKILLS
| Course Code: | 3590211 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 4.0 |
| Department: | Modern Languages (English) |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Lecturer EZGI TOPUZ SEZEN, Lecturer SEYHAN ÖZMENEK |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
This research-based course aims at developing academic oral presentation skills by engaging students in classroom discussions following advanced reading texts in and outside the classroom.
Course Content
The course aims at developing oral presentation skills. To this end, students are engaged in classroom discussions following advanced reading on a variety of topics. In the course students study effective presentation techniques, do extensive reading and carry out research to give presentations with mature content and topical vocabulary.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course students will be able to:
- Choose an appropriate topic
- Describe visuals using appropriate language
- Read extensively to gather relevant data
- Express and support opinions
- Sort through information
- Present information in an organized way
- Use body language effectively
- Ask and answer questions
- Prepare and use audio-visual aids
- Listen actively and responsively
- Adjust their language to spoken discourse
- Take part in discussions on various topics
- Use appropriate transitions and signposts
- Carry out teamwork
- Improve individual and team presentation skills
- Expand their vocabulary