UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA
AKADEMI PENGAJIAN BAHASA
COURSE INFORMATION
Code
:
BEL 492
Course
:
PRESENTATION SKILLS
Level
:
DEGREE
Credit Unit
:
2
Contact Hours
:
2
Prerequisite
:
NONE
Course Outcomes
At the end of the course, the student should be able to:
1. Acquire the principles involved in the preparation of effective
speeches and oral presentations.
2. Conduct literature search on assigned topics.
3. Plan and write a preparation outline.
4. Deliver effective presentations based on principles involved.
5. Respond to questions and comments from the audience
Course Description
This is a course for students to develop the strategies and skills necessary
for effective oral presentations. Guidance is provided from the preparatory
right up to the final stage of delivery. Emphasis is placed on the
importance of verbal and non-verbal communication skills and using visual
aids appropriately in oral presentations. Students will also be taught to
anticipate and respond to questions and comments orally during a
question and answer session.
Course Content
1. Understanding basic principles of speech communication
Researching topic and collecting materials for informative
speeches (relevance, depth)
Determining presentation aims and structure (purpose,
audience, time management)
Preparing the presentation (using accurate and appropriate
language, writing preparation outline)
Determining and designing visual aids (suitability, usefulness,
interaction with visual aids)
Presenting the speech (pronunciation/enunciation, fluency,
accuracy, articulation, intonation, stress, non-verbal aspects
of delivery)
2. Responding to questions and comments from the audience
Assessment
On-going assessment (100%)
Presentation 1
40%
Individual Presentation-Presenting introduction
and one main point from central idea using
power point slides
5-7 minutes
Presentation 2
40%
Individual Presentation – Presenting an
informative speech (DIFFERENT topic from
Presentation 1)
8-10 minutes
Preparation Outline (Presentation 2)
Font type : Times New Roman
Font size : 12
Line spacing : single
Max 4 pages
Recommended Textbook:
Lucas, S. (2007). The Art of Public Speaking. Ninth edition. NY: McGrawHill
Verdeber, R. & Verdeber, K. (2006). The Challenge of Effective Speaking.
Thirteenth
edition. CA:Thomson Wadsworth