MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING
SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS
Independence- Freedom - Happiness
SCHOOL OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES FOR ECONOMICS
BACHELOR’S DEGREE ACADEMIC PROGRAM
Field of Training: English Language Studies
Major: Business English
Course Outline
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Course Title: Presenting in English
Course Code:
Units of Credit: 2 ( Theory: 0.5 and Practice: 1.5)
Entry Level: 2nd year students
Time Allocation:
- Theory : 9 periods
- Practice : 21 periods
- Autonomous learning: students are encouraged self-study while subject to the
teacher’s periodical assessment. The minimum time for self-study is 90 hours.
6. Prerequisites: - Students are required to have completed Listening 1, Speaking 1,
Reading 1, and Writing 1.
7. Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of the course, students will achieve:
7.1 Knowledge: Students will be able to:
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recognize the organization/structure of a presentation;
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effectively use vocabulary and knowledge about structures used in presentation;
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explain verbal and non-verbal communication patterns; and
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identify factors making an effective presentation
7.2 Skills: Students will be able to:
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fluently deliver a presentation in public;
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participate in discussion and teamwork;
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have critical thinking and problem solving skills; and
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improve language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing
7.3 Attitude: Students should:
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be aware of the importance of presenting skills in business;
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have confidence and flexibility in solving problems arising in presentation;
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be aware of careful preparation and regular practice to have an effective presentation.
8. Course Description:
The course is aimed at meeting students’ needs such as studying, teaching, communicating at work.
The course consists of 6 units which help students to practice and improve presenting skills in
English, including:
(i) steps of making a presentation;
(ii) techniques in presentation;
(iii) presenting language;
(iv) using body language in presentation; and
(v) asking and answering discussion questions.
Learning methods
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In each class, students practice in pairs/groups, using presenting skills in English and
knowledge for each section of a presentation, which helps them become more confident in
the end-of-course presentation.
Each student must prepare his/her own presentation on a business topic.
After each presentation, students receive feedback from their classmates and teacher in
order to enhance their strengths and improve their weaknesses.
Students take part in giving comments and asking questions about the presentation, which
helps them practice listening comprehension about different topics and gradually be able
to assess what a good presentation would be like.
9. Performance Requirements: Students are required to
- Attend class regularly;
- Complete homework and class assignments;
- Participate in class discussion and other activities.
10. Course Materials
- Core Materials:
[1]. Grussendorf, M. (2007). English for Presentations. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
- Supplementary Materials
[2]. Comfort, J. (2001). Effective Presentations. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
[3]. Powell, M. (2011). Presenting in English-How to Give Successful Presentations.
Stamford: Heinle ELT.
11. Learning Assessment Scheme:
- Class Attendance: 5%
- Discussion on LMS: 5%
- Student Presentation: 30%
- Final Exam: 60%
Student presentation
30%
Students practice delivering parts of a
presentation.
Final Exam
60%
Students make presentations.
Scores for giving presentation: 8
Scores for answering questions: 2
12. Grading Scale: (credit system)
13. Course Contents:
Session
Content
Reading
materials
Student preparation
Objectives
Session
1 (5
theory
periods)
Unit 1: Let’s get
started;
Introduction
Material [1]
Group discussion +
short presentation (10
minutes) to identify
common mistakes and
problems arising
during presentation
English knowledge
about introducing a
presentation and
strategies for
introduction
Unit 2: Today’s
topic is …
English knowledge
about the main parts of a
presentation and some
advice for using body
language
Body language,
tips
Session
2
Unit 3: My next
slide shows…
(5
practice
periods)
Presentation tools
The rule of six
Material [1]
Short group
presentation (10
minutes) to identify
common mistakes and
problems arising when
presenting about slide
English knowledge
about explaining charts,
graphs, etc. and ways of
preparing slides for a
presentation
Unit 4: As you
can see from this
graph…
presentation, charts,
and graphs
English knowledge
about explaining charts,
graphs and some advice
for using visual aids
Describing
graphs and charts
Session
3 (5
theory
periods)
Unit 5: To sum
up …
Material [1]
Strategies for a
good conclusion
Unit 6: Handling
the question and
answer session
Dealing with
questions
Short group
presentation (10
minutes) to practise
concluding a
presentation effectively
and to practise asking
and answering
questions
English knowledge
about concluding a
presentation and
strategies for conclusion
Language knowledge
about answering
questions in all
situations
Prepare a short
presentation for the
next session
Session
4 (5
practice
periods)
Students give
their own
presentations
Prepare a short
presentation for the
next session
Each student gives
his/her own
presentation, and the
teacher give comments.
Session
5 (5
theory
periods)
Students give
their own
presentations
Prepare a short
presentation for the
next session
Each student gives
his/her own
presentation, and the
teacher give comments.
Session
6 (5
practice
periods)
NO CLASS LMS
Ho Chi Minh City, March 5, 2015
APPROVED BY DEPARTMENT HEAD
SUBMITTED BY
Phan Xuan Thao, M.A
Tran Thi Phi, M.A.
Duong Thi Thuy Uyen,
M.A.