科目名稱(Course)：（中文）設計英文簡報

　　　　　　　　　（英文 English）English Presentation Skills for Designers

教學目標(Objective)： 

　1. The course is for students with at lease a level of CEF B1 (equivalent to387- 550 points on  the TOEIC test).   
　2. The objective of this course is to teach design students the essential skills necessary for  them to give effective presentations for design projects in English.  In order to accomplish  this, they will learn to organize their thought process, to understand the accepted structure  of an effective presentation, and how to deal with questions at the conclusion.
　3. Another important objective is that students should gain the necessary confidence required  for them to use English in this capacity.
　4. Among some of the vital skills they will cultivate are vocal and non-verbal delivery, the use  of visuals, and survival techniques, e.g., coping with the anxiety of public speaking.
　5. Ultimately, students should be able to take these skills with them into the sphere of the  professional designer and be better equipped to compete in the evolving economy of the  twenty-first century.

教學內容綱要 (Course outline and content)：

　　Course outline and content：English Presentation Skills for Designers is a course for design students who will be required, in their professional life, to give frequent presentations in English.  The course will cover presenting techniques, the composition, structure, and effective delivery of a presentation, and the vocabulary and useful expressions for English presentations.  Among the other issues addressed are body language, visuals, and interaction with the audience. 
　　The content of the course is broken down into six units from English for Presentations by Marion Grussendorf and will be covered during an eighteen-week semester. 
　　Unit One: Let’s Get Started deals with the topics of welcoming your audience, introducing yourself, and dealing with nervousness.  Unit Two: Today’s Topic Is … introduces the subject of body language and affords tips for presenting to an English-speaking audience.  Unit Three: My Next Slide Shows … provides information about presentation tools, using approximate numbers, creating effective visuals, and presenting visuals effectively.  Unit Four: As You Can See from This Graph … covers the types of visuals, describing graphs and charts, interpreting visuals, and offers tips for describing trends.  Unit Five: To Sum up … discusses how to conclude your presentation and strategies for a good conclusion.  Unit Six: Any Questions? concludes the material with tips on how to handle question and answer sessions.

1. The course is for students with at least a level of CEF B1 (equivalent to 550 points on  the TOEIC test).   
2. The objective of this course is to teach design students the essential skills necessary  for them to give effective presentations for design projects in English.  In order to  accomplish this, they will learn to organize their thought process, to understand the  accepted structure of an effective presentation, and how to deal with questions at the  conclusion.
3. Another important objective is that students should gain the necessary confidence  required for them to use English in this capacity.
4. Among some of the vital skills they will cultivate are vocal and non-verbal delivery,  the use of visuals, and survival techniques, e.g., coping with the anxiety of public  speaking.
5. Ultimately, students should be able to take these skills with them into the sphere of the  professional designer and be better equipped to compete in the evolving economy of  the twenty-first century.

1. Midterm and final examinations 40%                      
   
2. Quizzes over lecture content 10%                            
   
3. Presentations 30%                                                   
   
4. Attendance and participation 20%