Course Description

This course will be conducted as a professional seminar that prepares students for the highly competitive job market and the challenge of intelligent discussions. We will learn about the ins and outs of performance-oriented PR-related jobs and the styles of public language and composure, as well as the rules of the game for intellectual discussions about given topics. Special emphasis will be put on the planning and organizing of materials for effective communication and presentation. Reference materials will be available on the course website and will be discussed in great detail in class. Registered students are required to serve as members of the English PR Team for the duration of the course. Students will be required to study before class and prepare for presentations. Basic requirements for grade consideration include: weekly presentations, conscientious efforts, and notable progress.

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Tentative Schedule：

09-14	introduction to the course Composure   Lucidity  Homework: write up and record new item for English PR team webpage The NCU English PR Team - Introduction (write-up and mp3 recording are due 9-26)
09-28	Teacher's Day -- off
10-05	discussion and practice: how to write up a good presentation Homework: prepare for group report (previous experience, description of job, job requirement)
10-12	job of a tour guide (group report) Tour guide (Wikipedia) Land Tour, Tour Guide and Adventure Travel Jobs Why Choose a Career in Tourism? Homework: prepare for group report (previous experience, description of job, job requirement)
10-19	working as receptionist (group report) Receptionist (Wikipedia) Receptionists and Information Clerks Receptionist Homework: prepare for group report (previous experience, description of job, job requirement)
10-26	working in the hospitality industry (group report) Hospitality (Wikipedia) High Growth Industry Profile Hospitality Hospitality: Overview Homework: What do I need to do in order to prepare for the job of my choice?
11-02	job-evaluation and career planning (individual report) Discussion: becoming a professional What is Professionalism? Homework: prepare for mid-term assignment
11-09	mid-term recess (self-promotion film due 11-10 midnight) Homework: prepare for group reporto
11-16	public-speaking (group report) Public speaking (Wikipedia) Hints and Tips for Effective Public Speaking How To Conquer Public Speaking Fear
11-23	public-speaking (individual presentation)
11-30	public-speaking (individual presentation)
12-07	conducting an intellectual discussion (impromptu individual presentation) Discussions
12-14	conducting an intellectual discussion (impromptu individual presentation) Discussions2
12-21	conducting an intellectual discussion (impromptu individual presentation)
12-28	conducting an intellectual discussion (impromptu individual presentation)
01-04	final self-evaluation

Useful Links: Top-ten words

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