Presentation Skills
| Code | Completion | Credits | Range | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32BE-P-PRSK-01 | ZK | 3 | 0P+2C | English |
- Garant předmětu:
- Anna Wagnerová
- Lecturer:
- Anna Wagnerová
- Tutor:
- Anna Wagnerová
- Supervisor:
- Institute of Language Studies
- Synopsis:
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Students will adopt main rules of verbal, nonverbal a para verbal (voice) communication and principles of presentation and communication strategies in English. Students will develop their own presentation skills in practical exercises. They will get feedback in a form of self-evaluation, „peer-review“ and lecturer comments. The course is aimed at intermediate and upper-intermediate level.
- Requirements:
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Regular attendance and active participation in classes is required, as well as fulfilment of smaller tasks, self-reflection and giving feedback to others.
The course ends with a Final presentation and a short language test.
Students participating in internships will be excused from regular classes during the internship period, but they are required to complete all other assignments. Date and time are negotiable.
- Syllabus of lectures:
- Syllabus of tutorials:
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Content of Exercises:
1.Introduction, defining key areas
2.Basic presentation structure
3.Starting and finishing a presentation
4.Body language & Dealing with nervousness
5.Voice control
6.Mini presentations and feedback
7.Visual aids
8.Presenting graphs and charts
9.Various presentation techniques & Figures of speech
10.Interaction with the audience
11.Dealing with questions & Unexpected situations
12.Final presentations
13.Final presentations II
- Study Objective:
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Goals of study
The aim of the subject is to foster students' presentation skills in order to enhance the persuasiveness of their presentations and their ability to communicate and present effectively, especially within their workplace and in the business area.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- deal with nervousness effectively
- express ideas, attitudes and opinions with confidence
- consciously work with their body language
- gain the audience's attention
- respond to questions adequately
- Study materials:
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Williams, Erica J. (2008): Presentations in English: Find your voice as a presenter
Grussendorf, Marion (2008): English for Presentations B2
Powell, Mark (1996): Presenting in English
Powell, Mark (2011): Dynamic Presentations
Hancock, M. (2012): English Pronunciation in Use
- Note:
- Time-table for winter semester 2023/2024:
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06:00–08:0008:00–10:0010:00–12:0012:00–14:0014:00–16:0016:00–18:0018:00–20:0020:00–22:0022:00–24:00
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri - Time-table for summer semester 2023/2024:
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06:00–08:0008:00–10:0010:00–12:0012:00–14:0014:00–16:0016:00–18:0018:00–20:0020:00–22:0022:00–24:00
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri - The course is a part of the following study plans:
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- B-EM-P prezenční studium od 20/21 (compulsory elective course)
- B-EM-P prezenční studium od 21/22 (compulsory elective course)