教員名

Matthew Wood

所属

生命環境系

教務担当

Graduate School of Science and Technology, Degree Programs in Life and Earth Sciences

主実施組織

Graduate School of Science and Technology, Degree Programs in Life and Earth Sciences

TA

TF

オフィスアワー

Contact via email to arrange an appointment

研究室

Seibutsu-Nourin B821

電話番号

E-mail

mattwood@biol.tsukuba.ac.jp

This course aims to strengthen communication skills.

Through the completion of this course, students will:

?Apply basic principles of communication theory to the strategic planning, preparation and delivery of a presentation.

?Evaluate aspects of presentation content, structure, design, and delivery in terms of communicative effectiveness.

?Consider external factors that potentially influence the effectiveness of a presentation (e.g. audience needs, imposed formats, location etc) and plan to accommodate for them.

?Provide constructive critique and assessment in peer evaluation settings.

?Gain experience and develop skills in public speaking, voice control, interpersonal communication, project management, collaborative learning, independent learning, and self-appraisal.

This course takes the form of a series of discussions on important theories, skills, and techniques, which will greatly improve the effectiveness of your presentations. Topics covered include communication theory, planning a presentation, voice control, and slide design. Finally, all students will apply what they have learned to deliver a presentation to the class.

Presentation, Communication

Session 1:

Course outline and orientation
Introduction to communication theory
Strategies for planning a presentation

Session 2:

Voice control and presentation persona

Considerations for slide design

Evaluated on participation and performance on assignment tasks.

Peer evaluation exercise: 30%

(Assessed on demonstrated constructive participation in peer evaluation exercises)

Final presentation: 70%

(Assessed on demonstrated understanding of relevant principles from the course and appropriate practical application)

Handouts and online materials provided prior to course commencement.

Initial contact will be made via Manaba, but thereafter the course will be conduct using Microsoft Teams.

A considerable degree of private study is expected in this course.
Students are expected to review all materials and contents before attending online synchronous sessions. Course materials will not be covered directly in synchronous sessions, but rather topics will be discussed and elaborated. This course also includes a number of individual and group tasks to be completed outside of the synchronous sessions.

?This course will be conducted in 365体育投注.

This is a flipped format course. Students are expected to revise online content materials before synchronous sessions. Instruction on access and scheduling will be provided after the registration period.

?Online （Asynchronous and Synchronous）

?This course will be conducted in 365体育投注.

?TWINS Course registration Period: April 28th(Wed) to Jun 23rd(Wed) 12:00

?This course is limited to 30 people.(lottery)
If there are more than 30 people at the Course registration deadline[6/23 12:00], a lottery will be held.

For details about the course contents,contact Matt Wood [mattwood at biol.tsukuba.ac.jp]