Department of English language Teaching

Faculty of Teacher Training and Education Muhammadiyah University of Kendari

Course Outline

: Speech and Seminar on ELT

Lecturer

: Titin Rahmiatin, S.Pd., M.Pd & Susanti

Credit

: 2

1:

Academic Content

1a

Unit description and learning outcomes

In this unit students will have the opportunity to develop their ability to think of a research
topic as well as write a research proposal. In workshops, students will be able to analyze the
presented example of a research reports, learn how to write clear and concise background,
learn how to explain the process of doing the research as well as how to analyze it, learn how
to present the proposal. The focus will be on the macroskills (speaking, listening, reading and
writing) and the sub skills (functions, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation).
On completion of the unit, students will
1. have developed worldwide understanding on the issues of ELT;
2. have developed critical analysis on the presented example of a research report
(articles, journals, etc.);
3. have developed their ability to think of a research topic as well as write a research
proposal;
4. have learned how to explain the process of doing the research as well as how to
analyze the data;
5. have developed their presentation skills (e.g.: creating slides, natural verbal and non
verbal language)
2:

Delivery of Unit and Timetable

2a

Delivery mode
On campus, following the standard semester, with weekly 1.30 to 2-hour teaching.
There will also be time for independent study.
Timetable for classes: Tentative

Note: This schedule may vary in certain ways with the agreement of the participants.

Meeting 1
-

Learning contract and Course introduction

Diagnostic test

Assignment
Examples of research reports of various topics on the issue of ELT.
M2
-

Discussing the provided research examples on the issue of ELT

Developing and Presenting the Speech:
1. Developing the speech: Organizing and Outlining the speech
2. Presenting the speech: Preparing visual aids and Effective & Dynamic Presentation
Verbal and non-verbal language in Speech and Seminar on ELT
Assignment
Create a-ten minute-speech video on your selected research example. The speech should be
supported by appropriate slides.

M3
Independent study: a-seven minute-speech video on your selected research example. The speech
should be supported by appropriate slides.
M4
-

Analysing the provided research examples on the issue of ELT

Discussing the assignment
Presenting the speech: Preparing visual aids

M5
-

Discussing the provided research examples on the issue of ELT

Writing a research proposal (topic, background, research questions, titles)
Presenting the speech: introduction/opening

M6
-

Discussing the provided research examples on the issue of ELT

Writing a research proposal (literature review and research methodology)
Presenting the speech: literature review and research methodology

M 7 Assignment for mid test

Choose a learned topic and write a mini proposal (2500-3000 words). In writing your proposal
you should include all the aspects required in a research proposal (see the research proposal
scoring rubric).
M8
Mid test

M9
-

Discussing the research proposal assignment.

Presenting the speech: Preparing visual aids

M 10
-

Discussing the research proposal assignment.

Presenting the speech: Asking and answering questions following a speech

M 11
-

Discussing the research proposal assignment.

Rehearsing the speech
Evaluation
Assignment for Final test
Revise your research proposal based on the learned unit and prepare the slides for your
presentation. This assignment will be marked according to your ability in presenting the
proposal and responding questions throughout presentation. Therefore, you are also
required to present your proposal clearly and concisely and create academic and
readable slides.

M 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16 (Final test: Seminar)

Presentation and feedback for each presentation

3. Assessment

No
1
1
2
3
TOTAL

Assessment Tasks
Attendance
Assignments
Mid exam
Final exam

Weighting
5%
15%
40%
40%
100%

Research Proposal Scoring Rubric

Students Name

Students Number

Topic

ASPECTS
Body
Introducti
on

Literature
Review

Research
Methodolo
gy

Citation
Language
TOTAL
SCORE

CONTENTS

SCO
RE

Current issues
Objectives of the research
A brief theoretical foundation/ Relevant
previous research
Thesis statement
Statemment of the problems/reseach
questions
Significance of the study
Sub Total
Recent publication journal and book
Theories relevant to the objectives of the
research
Related previous research
Synthesis
Sub Total
Design
Data collection (sample, instrumentation,
procedure)
Data analysis
Sub Total

1
1
1
1
1
1

Appropriateness
Grammar
Coherence
Sub Total

6
1
2
1
1
5
2
3
2
7
3
2
2
4
25

YOUR
S

Research Paper Scoring Rubric

Students Name

Students Number

Topic

ASPECTS
Abstract

CONTENTS
Current issues
Objectives
Methodology
Findings
Sub Total

Body
Introducti
on

Literature
Review

Research
Methodolo
gy
Findings
and
Discussion

Citation
Language

Current issues
Objectives of the research
A brief theoretical foundation/ Relevant
previous research
Thesis statement
Statemment of the problemns/reseach
questions
Significance of the study
Sub Total
Recent publication journal and book
Theories relevant to the objectives of the
research
Related previous research
Synthesis
Sub Total
Design
Data collection (sample, instrumentation,
procedure)
Data analysis
Sub Total
Data presentation to answer research
questions
Interpretation to the findings
Conclusion
Recommendation
Sub Total
Appropriateness
Grammar
Coherence
Sub Total
TOTAL SCORE

SCO
RE
1
1
1
1
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
6
1
2
1
1
5
2
3
2
7
3
2
1
6
3
2
2
4
35

YOUR
S

Research Paper Presentation

Students Name

Students Number

Topic

The Grading Criteria

Knowledge
about the
topic of the
research

Pronunciatio
n

Grammar

Lang Use:

Lang Use:

Presentation: The
Effectiveness of
using the media
and
Communicativene
ss

Total

15

PRESENTATION EVALUATION
Name:

Evaluated by:

Date:
(1 = poor; 5 = excellent)
A. Content

E.g., reasonable amount of content, appropriate selections from paper, balance

among literature review/analysis/pedagogical implications, etc.
Comments:

B. Organization

E.g., introduction, logical order, appropriate use of time, focus on topic,

transitions, conclusion
Comments:

C. Interaction

E.g., answering questions, assessing audience awareness

Comments:

D. Use of board/visuals/technology

E.g., appropriate choice of visuals, clear explanation, useful handout

Comments:

E. Manner of speaking

E.g., volume, rate, easy to follow, appropriate language

Comments:

F.

Non-verbal

E.g., eye contact, posture, movement, energy, appearance

Comments:

N/A