<p>Lecture, four hours. Students gain skills to communicate effectively in academic and professional settings. Students deliver formal presentations, present ideas extemporaneously, lead class discussion, explain complex data to a general audience, and create effective and compelling visuals. P/NP or letter grading.</p>

English Composition

College of Letters and Science

Writing Programs

ENGCOMP 104 - Academic and Professional Presentations

Academic and Professional Presentations

Practical Application
o   Receive and apply peer and instructor feedback to improve performance.
o   Develop skills and habits of self-evaluation and rehearsal


Presentation & Discussion Leading Skills
o   Design and deliver clear, engaging presentations tailored to undergraduate and graduate-level American university students.
o   Facilitate classroom discussions using strategies that encourage participation, critical thinking, and respectful dialogue.
o   Create and use compelling visuals (e.g. graphs, slide decks) to clarify complex points for a general audience


Clear Communication
o   Analyze and practice elements of prosody (thought groups, intonation, stress, emphasis) to strengthen your delivery. 
o Revise and edit written drafts for clarity and concision in formal presentations.


General Catalog

Academic and Professional Presentations

ENGCOMP 104

4 units