Weeks

Dates

Teaching Contents

Remarks

1

09/14

Course Orientation; Introduction to Speaking Skills

2

09/21

Unit 1: Break the Ice

3

09/28

Business Trip

No Class

4

10/05

Unit 2: Make a Strong Start

5

10/12

Unit 3: Build the Team

6

10/19

Unit 4: Ask Questions

7

10/26

Unit 5: Present Facts and Figures

8

11/02

Unit 6: Entertain Guests

9

11/09

Mid-term Exam; Unit 7: Bid and Bargain

Video Due

10

11/16

Unit 8: Chair a Meeting

11

11/23

Unit 9: Emphasize Your Point

Phone Test

12

11/30

Unit 10: Manage a Crisis

13

12/07

 Unit 11: Adapt to Your Audience

14

12/14

Unit 12: Make a Difficult Call

15

12/21

Unit 13: Get to Yes

Preparation

16

12/28

Unit 14: Sell Your Idea

17

01/04

Final Exam: International Mock Conference

18

01/11

Unit 15: Summarize

Semester Review Due

Items

Percent

Assessment Criteria

Attendance

 15%

Students should come to class on time. Two quotas of absence are given to the students of this course. One should not exceed the given amount. Otherwise, points will be deducted.

Class Participation

and Discussions

 20%

Students’ active attitudes and performances will be assessed according to their participation and language use.

Semester Review

 15%

Content, accuracy, format, and tone of the assignment will be examined.

Individual Presentation

 15%

You are expected to make a presentation via Youtube to impress the instructor with your stage manner and presentation skill. The topic will be given in class.

Phone Test

 10%

Students are required to call the instructor for a phone test conducted exclusively in English. Fluency, pronunciation, intonation, and content will be examined.

Mock Conference

 25%

You are asked to hold a mock conference to demonstrate your communication skills and negotiation strategies. More details will be given later in class.