Description

The Public Speaking course is designed to equip students to practise public speaking in Mandarin, as well as aid students to understand the theoretical framework and structure of public speaking. This course facilitates students with basic concepts as well as tips and examples for doing good public speaking which is expected to encourage students’ confidence in speaking Mandarin in public. Understanding the structure of public speaking and doing repetitive exercises can help improve students’ skills. The evaluation is carried out through a structured assessment of the accumulation of class participation, project assignments, quizzes, and mid-term as well as final examinations.

Course Materials

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Reference

1. Hamilton, C. 2013. Communicating for Results: A Guide for Business and the Professions. Stamford: Cengage Learning.
2. Samovar, L. A., & McDaniel, E. R. (2007). Public speaking in a multicultural society. Los Angeles, CA: Roxbury.
3. 读报纸学中文：汉语报刊阅读.中级

Assessment Methods

The test/evaluation method is carried out through structured assignments, Project, giving quizzes, Midterm Examinations, and Final Semester Examinations (UAS) and participation in class. The final grade in this lecture is obtained through the formula or calculation below.

NA = 0, 25P + 0,25 PRJ+ 0,10 K + 0,10 T + 0,15 UTS + 0,15 UAS

Note

NA = Final Score           T = Task

PRJ = Project                 P = Participation

UTS = Midterm Examination    K = Quiz

UAS = Final Examination