● PresentationⅠ
―Japanese Culture―

051-H-153

In this class, students will learn basic academic English skills, vocabulary, and broad perspectives that are needed to study, examine, discuss, and make effective presentations on various aspects of Japanese culture. They will also learn how to gather textual materials written and spoken in English about Japanese culture on the Internet, and the processes to put them together to make meaningful presentations for audiences interested in social science audiences.

In this course, students will develop basic abilities to integrate four areas of language study (i.e., reading, writing, listening, and speaking) and to make effective presentations in the fields of social sciences. This course will also enable students to become aware of diverse aspects of Japanese cultures.

1	Course orientation What is a presentation? Importance of Posture and Eye contact for communication Self-introduction Task/Assignments: - Watch a video on eye contact https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NV3thF7f57A - Practice standing and talking with a good posture - Self-Introduction with a good posture and eye contact HW: Prepare and practice a 1-minute self-introduction
2	Using voice effectively (tone, volume, intonation) Presentation structure: Introduction, Body, and Conclusion Brainstorming for Short Presentation 1: Traditional entertainment, customs or food Task/Assignments: - 1-minute self-introduction speeches with good posture and eye contact in small groups, changing the tone and volume - Group discussion for topics - Start looking for resources and visuals in class HW: Finding a topic and visuals (print out or ready to show on the screen in class)
3	Short presentation 1-1 (3-minute speech with visuals) Structure of presentation (Introduction, body, and closing) Guidelines for acknowledging the source of the visuals Task/Assignments: - Sharing the topics in support groups - Writing a script and selecting images HW: Finish writing the script and practice the presentation
4	Short presentation 1-2 Task/Assignments: Recording and watching your and others’ presentation HW: Finalize and practice the presentation
5	Short presentation 1-3 Task/Assignments: Presentation, self/peer-evaluation, and reflection HW: Finding a topic for Short Presentation 2
6	Short presentation 2-1 (5-minute pair presentation with slides): Contemporary entertainment, customs or food Presentation as a story Importance of opening Task/Assignments: Selecting a topic with a partner and in support groups Researching on the topic, dividing the task Creating a story for the presentation HW: Developing an outline of the presentation and slides
7	Short presentation 2-2 Task/Assignments: Writing the script Group consultation HW: Editing the presentation
8	Short presentation 2-3 Task/Assignments: Group Consultation Rehearsal with another group (support group) – tell your story! Giving each other critical feedback
9	Short presentation 2-4 Task/Assignments: Presentation, self/peer-evaluation, and reflection HW: Finding a topic and resources for Final Presentation
10	Final Presentation-1 (6-minute individual presentation): Topics to be approved by the instructor Structure of the presentation Task/Assignments: Sharing the topics and resources in support groups Developing an outline and slides (3 major points) HW: Develop the draft script and slides
11	Final Presentation-2 Keeping the audience in mind: The impact of opening Useful expressions (transitions) Task/Assignments: Sharing of the script and slides in support groups Editing the scripts and slides HW: Finishing the script and slides, start practicing
12	Final Presentation-3 Task/Assignments: Reading the script with the sides in support groups Revising the presentation based on critical feedback HW: Fine-tuning of the presentation, practicing
13	Final Presentations Day 1 Task/Assignments: Presentation and peer/self-evaluation
14	Final Presentations Day 2 Task/Assignments: Presentation and peer/self-evaluation HW: written summary of Final Presentation
15	Course review and reflection

Flipped learning (watching videos and reading in advance), Pair-work, Group-work

There will be a fair amount of homework (e.g., Internet search, reading the textbook and watching a short DVD, and preparing presentation materials) each week. The time required to complete homework and preparation depend on individuals (minimum of 60 minutes).

平常点（クラス参加、グループ作業の成果等）：20％（On-going assessment of the material preparation and presentation practice, class participation, and contribution to the support groups. ）

TWO 3 to 5-minute speeches/presentations：40％（Delivery 30% Content 10% (one individual + one pair/group)）

In class activities：20％（In class activities, particularly as an audience providing feedback and asking questions）

5 to 6-minute individual presentation ：20％（Delivery 10% Content 10%）

Regular attendance, active participation in class activities, and working on assignments in a timely fashion are essential to the successful completion of this course.

Useful website: http://www.garrreynolds.com/preso-tips/

Please bring your laptop to the class every week.
For practice, you are required to use a device with a video-recording function (e.g. smartphone, tables/laptop with a camera).

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