Speaking/Presentation 		Life in Modern Japan II (Online)
Thu. 1st. Period Walt Wyman
Keywords:
Culture, Presentation, Speaking, Vocabulary, Writing

The goal of this class is to enable students to explain life in Japan in their own words. In particular, we will think about how Japan is shown in overseas media compared to actual daily life in Japan. Students will prepare a presentation script on a familiar topic each week, then choose one script to present to the class about every two weeks.

Delivery: Online (conducted from SFC classroom). This class will be a "live" class. Please prepare a sufficient Internet connection, PC, microphone, Web camera, etc.

  • Learn how to explain Japanese customs and culture in simple English
  • Build confidence in presentation and speaking ability
  • Practice giving original short presentations in English

Group Presentations: 35%
Solo Presentations: 60%
Review/Practice etc.: 5%
1

  • Overview (requirements, class rules, etc.)
2

  • This week's topic (TBA)
  • Groupwork
  • Micro-presentation
3

  • This week's topic (TBA)
  • Groupwork
  • Micro-presentation
4

  • Practice/Group Feedback, 1st Script Due
5

  • 1st Presentation Due
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  • This week's topic (TBA)
  • Groupwork
  • Micro-presentation
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  • This week's topic (TBA)
  • Groupwork
  • Micro-presentation
8

  • Practice/Group Feedback, 2nd Script Due
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  • 2nd Presentation Due
10

  • This week's topic (TBA)
  • Groupwork
  • Micro-presentation
11

  • Practice/Group Feedback, 3rd Script Due
12

  • 3rd Presentation Due
  • Make-up work (requires permission) due
13

Make-up Class (optional) - Details will be announced in class.
14

Make-up Class (optional) - Details will be announced in class.
15

Make-up Class (optional) - Details will be announced in class.

  • Schedule and class format may change due to the COVID-19 situation. Please see the SFC-SFS course page for announcements.
  • Cheating will not be tolerated. Students caught cheating (copy/pasting answers from websites, etc.) will automatically fail.
  • Lecture notes, assignments and homework will be posted on the SFC-SFS course page.