授業の概要（ねらい）

This is not an English conversation class. Rather, this class will focus on developing the wide range of skills needed in order to prepare and deliver a speech effectively to a large audience. Classes will focus on acquiring and utilizing a variety of public speaking skills to achieve specific objectives. These skills are taught through a focus on situational speaking and speaking by objective.The semester will be divided into three complementary activities:
1. Learning Good Public Speaking Techniques
2. Learning How to Create a Speech by Objective
3. Individual Personal Speeches: Each student will create a speech that they will deliver to the class on three occasions - Week 2, Week 7, and Week 14.

授業の到達目標

1. Students will develop confidence speaking in front of a large audience in English.
2. Students will learn the skills necessary to speak effectively to a large audience.

成績評価の方法および基準

Homework: 50% Class participation, small group exercises: 25% Mid-term (Speech Presentation 2) and Final (Speech Presentation 3): 25%

教科書・参考文献

準備学修の内容

Practice and review every time. Understanding and internalizing material learned.

その他履修上の注意事項

Students are expected to be active in class, prepare research outside of class, and voice opinions in class. Homework is a must. Coming to class is a must. Coming to class on time is a must. Participation and willingness to speak in front of your classmates is a must. Dictionaries and notebooks are musts. A strict attendance policy will be observed.

授業内容