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Lecturer(s)
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Course content
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- Basics for proper structuring of a presentation, language phrases - Basics for creating an academic poster and its presentation - Ways to connect with the audience - Using audiovisual tools, skills to connect spoken word with visuals - Presentation techniques - Some rules of public speaking - Dealing with questions
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Activating (Simulation, games, dramatization), Practice exercises, Analysis of a presentation, Self-reflection, Students working in pairs
- Home preparation for classes
- 35 hours per semester
- Participation in classes
- 24 hours per semester
- Preparation for examination
- 10 hours per semester
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| Knowledge |
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| In this subject it is expected that student´s receptive and productive language skills are at least at B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. |
| In this subject it is expected that student´s receptive and productive language skills are at least at B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. |
| learning outcomes |
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| English language knowledge at B2+ level or higher in: - proper structuring and delivery of an academic poster - proper structuring and delivery of their own research results at a conference - selection and utilisation of language means suitable for a description of complex data in forms of tables, graphs, mathematic equations and models - choice of suitable language register and style of expression in written and spoken modes for academic presentations |
| English language knowledge at B2+ level or higher in: - proper structuring and delivery of an academic poster - proper structuring and delivery of their own research results at a conference - selection and utilisation of language means suitable for a description of complex data in forms of tables, graphs, mathematic equations and models - choice of suitable language register and style of expression in written and spoken modes for academic presentations |
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| - prepare and deliver an academic poster presentation in English language at minimum B2+ level (CEFR 2020), understand poster presentation specifics and know how to apply those to concrete conditions of an academic conference - outline the purpose of a presentation, analyse the target audience and use proper register and style suitable for the concrete purpose - recognise basic presentation structure and use it in active language preparation with verbal signposts - support spoken delivery with non-verbal means such as body language and visual means. In this context understands differences from verbal communication and knows how to control technical means (PowerPoint, data projector, notebook) - use their own academic knowledge in preparation and delivery of the effectively structured presentation of their own research results |
| - prepare and deliver an academic poster presentation in English language at minimum B2+ level (CEFR 2020), understand poster presentation specifics and know how to apply those to concrete conditions of an academic conference - outline the purpose of a presentation, analyse the target audience and use proper register and style suitable for the concrete purpose - recognise basic presentation structure and use it in active language preparation with verbal signposts - support spoken delivery with non-verbal means such as body language and visual means. In this context understands differences from verbal communication and knows how to control technical means (PowerPoint, data projector, notebook) - use their own academic knowledge in preparation and delivery of the effectively structured presentation of their own research results |
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| Self-reflection |
| Students working in pairs |
| Analysis of a presentation |
| Analysis of a presentation |
| Self-reflection |
| Students working in pairs |
| Practice exercises |
| Practice exercises |
| Activating (Simulation, games, dramatization) |
| Activating (Simulation, games, dramatization) |
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| Oral examination |
| Oral examination |
| Analysis of a presentation given by the student |
| Analysis of a presentation given by the student |
| Preparation of a presentation, giving a presentation |
| Preparation of a presentation, giving a presentation |
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Recommended literature
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Comfort, J. Effective Presentations. OUP, 2009. ISBN 9780194570657.
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Cottrell, S. Critical Thinking Skills. McMillan Plt., 2011. ISBN 978-0230285293.
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Emmerson, P. Business Builder, Module 7. Macmillan Education, 2006. ISBN 9780333990964.
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Emmerson, P. Business Grammar Builder. Macmillan Publishers, Ltd., 2002. ISBN 9780333754924.
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Inch, E. and K. H. Tudor. Critical Thinking and Communication. Harlow: Paerson Edu., 2015. ISBN 978-1292058825.
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Powell, M. Presenting in English. LTP Business, 1997. ISBN 9781899396306.
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Rogers, L. and D. Willoughby. Numbers: Data and Statistics for Non-specialists.. London: Harper Collins, 2013. ISBN 978-0007507153.
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Williams, E. J. Presentations in English. Macmillan Publishers Ltd., 2008. ISBN 9780230028784.
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