Information Package

Program of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (English 30%)

ENG460

PRESENTATION SKILLS

Course Code
ENG460
Semester
Eighth Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
3 + 1
ECTS
4
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study4
SemesterEighth Term (Spring)
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. develop effective presentation skills.
  2. enhance their communication abilities by delivering two different presentations and addressing various audience groups.
  3. improve their presentation organization skills by practicing the preparation of the introduction, development, and conclusion sections.
  4. increase their language proficiency by using appropriate vocabulary, sentence structures, and transitions to make their presentations more impactful and understandable.
  5. learn to use body language effectively.
  6. be encouraged to create authentic presentations by utilizing personal knowledge and experiences, making their speeches more engaging for the audience.
  7. boost their confidence in public speaking.
  8. have the opportunity to develop their skills in critically evaluating their peers' presentations, enabling them to provide more selective and constructive feedback.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components-
Course DescriptionThis presentation class is designed to empower students with the skills and confidence needed to excel in professional presentations. Through guided and unguided presentation practices, students will develop their oral communication abilities and become effective communicators going through the key stages of formal presentations by focusing on the organization, language, and body language elements both in academic and professional contexts.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Class Introduction & What makes it
2nd Week Error correction codes & Active listening and note-taking
3rd Week Topic selection & Body: Organizational Patterns
4th Week Giving a title & Introduction
5th Week Attention Grabber Techniques & Body:Signposting
6th Week Connectors & Conclusion
7th Week Written vs. Spoken Language & Visual Aids
8th Week MIDTERM EXAM
9th Week Delivery & Giving References & Handling Questions
10th Week Guided Individual Presentation Rehearsals
11th Week Guided Individual Presentation Exams
12th Week Understanding Presentations Holistically
13th Week Holistic Presentation Evaluation Practices / Q&A Sessions
14th Week Final Individual Presentations
Recommended or Required ReadingCDU-Compiled Materials Booklet(2024)
Frazier, L., & Leeming, S. (2013). Lecture ready 3. strategies for academic listening and speaking (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
  • Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 20
Practice 1 20
Other 1 25
Total(%) 65
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 65
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 35
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 2 22 44
Preparation for Final exam 1 7 7
Course hours 14 4 56
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 16 16
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Total Work Load125
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.16
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No
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