科目ナンバー

PS-EN1-0005

履修条件・関連科目等

授業で使用する言語

英語

授業で使用する言語（その他の言語）

授業の概要

This is a skills-oriented course. The goal of this course is for you to master the SEVEN important skills that aid in successful presentations. You will learn these basic presentation skills as you give FOUR presentations this semester. You will evaluate your own presentations and your classmates’ presentations.

∙ to develop effective speaking skills (verbal and nonverbal--Skills 1& 2)
∙ to practice giving effective presentations
∙ to increase your confidence in presenting to group
∙ to organize information logically (Skill 3)
∙ to learn to make an outline (Skill 3)
∙ to learn to use PowerPoint (Skill 4)
∙ to learn basic citations (Skill 5)
∙ to involve audience in presentation (Skill 6)
∙ to practice giving constructive advice to classmates
∙ to work successfully in a group or with a partner
∙ to answer audience members’ questions effectively (Skill 7)

Presentation 1: Personal Story—A true story about an interesting experience from your life. You will draw from your own experience to stimulate the class with a personal story.

Presentation 2: For/Against Fast Food—Working with a partner (or in a small group), please give a presentation about why you are FOR or AGAINST FAST FOOD. Please decide at least three reasons why. You will explain the reasons why you are FOR or AGAISNT FAST FOOD, using PowerPoint. You will also make citations to support your ideas. And, you and your group will include TWO activities to involve your audience. Plus, you and your group will answer audience questions at the end of your presentation.

Presentation 3: For/Against Social-Media—You will describe why you and your group are FOR or AGAINST SOCIAL MEDIA. Please explain some of the reasons how social-media effects people socially, intellectually, and psychologically. After researching on the internet, you will use PowerPoint slides to present the information with your group. Please have a minimum of EIGHT PowerPoint slides.

Presentation 4: Social Issue in Japan – An explanation of a specific social problem in Japan based on secondary research. You will use the internet in class to do some of your research. Some past topics: 1) Homelessness; 2) Animal Cruelty; 3) Alcoholism; 4) Suicide; 5) Air Pollution; 6) Aging Population; 7) Raising Divorce Rate.

The Performance Focus courses teach presentation and visual literacy skills, aiming to teach students how to effectively communicate information through scripted presentations and visual material. Students will prepare and deliver presentations (either individually or in groups) on topics relevant to the field of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals are:
- No poverty
- Zero hunger
- Good health and well-being
- Quality education
- Gender equality
- Clean water and sanitation
- Affordable and clean energy
- Decent work and economic growth
- Industry, innovation, and infrastructure
- Reduced inequalities
- Sustainable cities and communities
- Responsible consumption and production
- Climate action
- Life below water
- Life on land
- Peace, justice, and strong institutions
- Partnerships for the goals

科目目的

This course focuses on output: how students communicate information in English.
This involves extensive practice in script writing and the use of voice, eye contact, gestures, and other body language. Students will also make use of audio-visual and computer resources, including presentation software such as Microsoft PowerPoint (or similar software). They may also learn how to create poster presentations (optional).

As with the companion course Reading Focus for SDGs, presentations in the course will be on themes relevant to SDGs.

到達目標

By the end of the course, all students will have had extensive practice in script writing and giving presentations. They will have learnt how to plan and present scripted oral presentations, including PowerPoint-style slideshows. When giving their presentations, they will be able to effectively use techniques involving voice, eye contact, gestures, and body language.

授業計画と内容

Spring term:

Week 1: Interview; Speaking Skills
Week 2: Review Presentation 1; Choosing a Topic; Mind Map
Week 3: Choosing a Topic; Workshop on Outline
Week 4: Give Presentation 1: An Important Memory
Week 5: Presentation 2: For or Against Fast Food
Week 6: Fast Food Outline; Class Workshop
Week 7: Begin Presentation 2
Week 8: New Group Members for Presentation 3: For or Against Social Media
Week 9: Social Media Outline
Week 10: Give Presentation 3
Week 11: Presentation 4: A Social Challenge--In Japan
Week 12: Workshop on Social Challenge Research; Social Challenge Outline
Week 13: Workshop to Finish Preparation
Week 14: Give Presentation 4

授業時間外の学修の内容

指定したテキストやレジュメを事前に読み込むこと／授業終了後の課題提出／その他

授業時間外の学修の内容（その他の内容等）

授業時間外の学修に必要な時間数／週

毎週１回の授業が半期（前期または後期）または通年で完結するもの。１週間あたり１時間の学修を基本とします。

成績評価の方法・基準

成績評価の方法・基準（備考）

Note: Students who are absent four times or more during the semester will
receive the grade ‘F’.
The percent of S grade in this class: 10-20%

課題や試験のフィードバック方法

授業時間内で講評・解説の時間を設ける／授業時間に限らず、manabaでフィードバックを行う／その他

課題や試験のフィードバック方法（その他の内容等）

I will try my very best to return your assignments in a timely fashion, with extensive written comments that I hope will help you improve your English!!

アクティブ・ラーニングの実施内容

PBL（課題解決型学習）／ディスカッション、ディベート／グループワーク／プレゼンテーション／その他

アクティブ・ラーニングの実施内容（その他の内容等）

Students will be engaging each week with research assignments and often with documentaries on the topics of their presentations.

授業におけるICTの活用方法

その他

授業におけるICTの活用方法（その他の内容等）

実務経験のある教員による授業

いいえ

【実務経験有の場合】実務経験の内容

【実務経験有の場合】実務経験に関連する授業内容

テキスト・参考文献等

All materials will be provided by the instructor on manaba. If we have in person classes, please bring a computer to access these materials during class time. Or you can print them out on your own. The materials include websites for articles and documentaries.

その他特記事項

Instructor’s name：Zion,Mark Nathan
Semester：first semester
Course name：PERFORMANCE FOCUS for SDGs Ⅰ１
Group level：B Class：B3 Year：1

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