《Public Speaking》课程实施方案（教学大纲）.docxVIP

《Public Speaking》课程实施方案 I BASIC COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: Public Speaking Course Number: ENG207 Credit:2 Class Hours：2 class hours/week, 34 class hours in total Students are expected to participate actively in all classroom activities Attendance Policy Students are expected to attend every class If unable to attend a class, students should notify the lecturer concerned III READING MATERIALS Required Reading： None Recommended Reading: Various English news agencies (i.e., New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and BBC.com) Optional Reading: English literature IV DETAILED COURSE INFORMATION Course Objectives: 1. Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills 2. Communicate confidently 3. Actively participaticipates in class discussions, simulations and group-work 4. Produces language that is both clear and concise Course Outline: Course Outline: NUMBER TOPICS KNOWLEDGE POINTS CLASS HOURS 1 Intro Introductions, Goal Setting, and Expectations 2 2 News Understanding News Media 2 3 TED TED Talks 2 4 Famous Speeches Understanding the Structure of Speech 2 5 Business Developing a Business in Todays Economy 2 6 Debate The Art of Debate 2 7 Discussion Group Discussion 2 8 Mid-term Exam Speech 2 9 Acting Acting Out in Class 2 10 Finance Financial Markets and the Impact of Trading 2 11 Monologue Monologue Preparation 2 12 Monologue Monologue Performance 2 13 Environment Environmentalism: Actions that are Required by Todays Generation 2 14 Games Strategy 2 15 Reflection Recognizing who we are 2 16 Exam Preparation Final-exam Preparation 2 17 Exam Final-exam 2 CLASS HOURS IN TOTAL: 34 24(LECTURING)+6(TEAM PROJECTS)+4(QUIZZES) Course Policies: Punctuality, Attendance, Interactivity, In – class behavior and assignments. Course Arrangement: DATES TOPICS TEACHING METHODS ASSIGNMENT READING Week1 Introductions and Goal Setting Lecture, Interactivity, Group and single excercises In-class / Homework assignment, Interactive virtual excercise, research and team-work exce