Presentation and Communication Skills

Course guarantor:

Eva Císlerová, Halka Varhaníková

Lecturer:

Eva Císlerová, Halka Varhaníková

Tutor:

Eva Císlerová, Halka Varhaníková

Supervisor:

Institute of Language Studies

Synopsis:

Students will learn to elegantly guide a conversation towards agreement and the key skills of successful communicators. Lessons focus both on theoretical aspects and practical exercises, which are designed to consolidate language skills, to teach the ability to respond in communicative situations and to use different speaking styles. Short presentations are part of effective growth. Lessons include non-verbal elements of communication, strategies for success, intercultural aspects of communication and various approaches to presenting and debating in English.

Requirements:

Minimum attendance 75%

Active participation

Presentations

Syllabus of lectures:

Syllabus of tutorials:

· Introductions + Four pillars of effective communication / First impressions

· Getting to know your listeners / Preparing to present

· Opening and closing / Structuring Smooth structure, signposting

· Persuasive strategies / Agreeing and disagreeing / A short verbal presentation

· Using language / Articulation

· Impact techniques / .ppt presentation

· Your voice / Emphasis and softening

· Speaking across cultures / Rapport building

· Technologies / Visuals / A slide with a graph

· Handling the media /Storytelling / Repetition / word formation

· Q&A sessions / Presentations / Feedback

Study Objective:

The study objective of the subject is to develop expressive, communicative and rhetorical skills in the English

language.

Study materials:

Powell, M. (2010). Dynamic presentation skills.Cambridge University Press.

McCarthy, P., Hatcher, C. (2002). Speaking Persuasively: The essential guide to giving dynamic presentations

and speeches. Allen & Unwin.

Note:

Time-table for winter semester 2025/2026:

Time-table is not available yet

Time-table for summer semester 2025/2026:

Time-table is not available yet

The course is a part of the following study plans:

• Učitelství stavebních předmětů pro střední školy - kombinovaná forma studia (compulsory elective course)
• Teaching of electrical engineering and cybernetics subjects for secondary schools (compulsory elective course)
• Učitelství fyziky pro střední školy (compulsory course in the program)
• Učitelství chemie pro střední školy (compulsory course in the program)
• Učitelství matematiky pro střední školy (compulsory course in the program)