This document provides a syllabus for an intermediate public speaking and presentation course. The course will meet on Wednesdays and focus on building self-confidence through creating and delivering professional presentations. Students will learn to transform written work into dynamic oral presentations and speak comfortably in front of others. Assessment will include participation, preparation work, quizzes, in-class presentations, a midterm speech, and a final speech. Students must demonstrate mastery of materials, energy, and professionalism. Required reading is an effective presentations textbook.

1. Course Syllabus
English Public Speaking &
Presentation (Intermediate)
Wednesday period 7 8 OR 9 10
Professor: Amy Hayashi
010-6279-1872
professorhayashi@gmail.com
Course Description
This Intermediate course is focused upon self-discovery through performances that derive from
the creation and delivery of professional presentations. Special attention is given to becoming
a more effective communicator by transforming the written word into dynamic oral
presentations. Self-confidence will build as the student is given hands-on, practical experience
and exposure to output creative presentations and feel comfortable speaking in front of a
crowd.
Course Objectives
1. Speak with energy, conviction, confidence and enthusiasm.
2. Adapt writing for the ear.
3. Present information clearly and directly.
4. Demonstrate confidence and mastery of the materials covered in class.
Professionalism
A professional business-like attitude is a must if you are to succeed in the marketplace.
Professionalism means being fully prepared, having a positive attitude, being punctual,
participating fully and being courteous to others. This is an intensive, interactive course.
Students must be prepared to fully engage themselves with the material and participate in an
active manner. Final marks will reflect your level of professionalism.
Required Textbook
Effective Presentations – Oxford University Press - Jeremy Comfort
Assessment
Professionalism/Attendance
Prep Sheet
Final Review Quiz
In-Class Presentation
Midterm Speech
Final Speech
* Absolute Grading Scheme *
Notes on Assessment:
10%
10%
10%
15%
25%
30%

2. Every week, the designated class captain or assistant captain will be responsible for taking
attendance and checking prep sheets. Prep sheets will prove that you have previewed the
language focus that will be discussed in class.
Professionalism will be earned by making yourself available, unique and memorable. The
more a student engages with the material, the greater amount of participation marks will be
awarded.
There will be one written quiz near the end of the semester that reviews the theory learned in
class.
In addition, each student will be required to make one short in-class presentation on a given
topic.
Students must also demonstrate their absorption of the material by giving one midterm speech
and one final speech.
* The following page is the outline and sign up sheet.
Please follow the outline so you know which pages to study BEFORE class for your prep
sheet grade.
You should sign up 3 times:
1) In-Class presentation
2) Midterm presentation
3) Final presentation
Class Day/Period: _____________________________________________________

3. Class Captain:__________________________________________________________
Assistant Class Captain:_______________________________________________
Tentative Outline
Week 1 – March 5
Introduction and Class Syllabus
Week 2 – March 12
Unit 1 – What is the Point?
Week 3 – March 19
Unit 2 – Making a Start
In-Class
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Week 4 – March 26
Unit 3 – Linking the parts
In-Class
Presenters:___________________________________________________________________
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Week 5 – April 2
Unit 4 – The Right Kind of Language
In-Class
Presenters:___________________________________________________________________
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Week 6 – April 9
Unit 5 – Visual Aids
In-Class Presenters:
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Week 7 – April 16
MIDTERM SPEECH
Presenters:
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Week 8 – April 23
MIDTERM SPEECH
Presenters:
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Week 9 – April 30
Unit 6 – Body Language
In-Class
Presenters:___________________________________________________________________
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Week 10 – May 7
Unit 7 – Finishing Off
In-Class
Presenters:___________________________________________________________________
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Week 11 – May 14
Unit 8 – Question Time
In-Class
Presenters:___________________________________________________________________
Week 12 – May 21
Unit 9 – Putting it all Together
In-Class
Presenters:___________________________________________________________________
Week 13 – May 28
Review & Final Speech Preparation
Week 14 – June 4
Speech examples
FINAL SPEECH
Presenters:
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Week 15 – June 11
FINAL SPEECH
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Week 16 – June 18
FINAL SPEECH
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Week 16 – June 18
FINAL SPEECH
Presenters:
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