Section 1 For EAP Students Unit 1 Understanding Academic Communication Definition and Features of Communication Understanding Academic Communication Differences between Academic English and General English Oral vs. Written Academic Communication Academic Listening and Academic Speaking Unit 2 Enhancing Academic Lecture Comprehension Introduction to Academic Lectures The Process of Lecture Comprehension Structure of Academic Lectures Lecture Cues Note-Taking in Lectures Lecture on Confucianism Unit 3 Taking Part in Seminars Introduction to Seminars Differences among Seminar, Workshop and Tutorial Improving Your Skills in Seminars Language Focus in Seminars Distinguishing Facts and Opinions Critical Thinking in Seminars Unit 4 Making Introductions in Academic Settings Self-Introduction—When and Why? Introducing Yourself Professionally Self-Introduction at Academic Settings Introducing Others in Academic Settings Section 2 For Early-Career Researchers Unit 5 Delivering Three Minute Thesis Presentation What is 3MT? Understanding 3MT Rules and Judging Criteria Rhetorical Structure Analysis in 3MT Presentation 3MT Sample Presentation Designing Your 3MT Slide Unit 6 Presenting Research at Academic Conferences Introduction to Presentations Different Types of Presentations Presentations in Academic Contexts Poster Presentations at Academic Conferences Paper Presentations at Academic Conferences Opening and Closing of Paper Presentations Organization of Paper Presentations Handling Q and A Session Unit 7 Utilizing Visual Aids in Academic Presentations Introduction to Visual Aids Reasons for Using Visual Aids Use PowerPoint Slides Effectively Describing Statistical Data in Charts and Graphs Unit 8 Improving Body Language in Academic Presentations Importance of Body Language Improving Body Language in Academic Presentation
Body Language and Their Cultural Implications References