Course: English for multimedia and desing 2

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Course title English for multimedia and desing 2
Course code CJV/D2VU
Organizational form of instruction Seminar
Level of course Doctoral
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 0
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Atcheson Hana, Mgr.
Course content
- Different ways how to introduce and start a presentation - Ways of structuring presentation contents - Language means for phrasing, signalling and signposting - Importance of recognising the correct context of public speaking - Establishing contact with the audience and dealing with questions - Way of presenting a report on an academic project in a form of a poster

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming), Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book), Practice exercises, Analysis of a presentation
  • Participation in classes - 28 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 42 hours per semester
  • Term paper - 30 hours per semester
  • Preparation for examination - 40 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
Student´s language skills should be at B2 level of English in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. This corresponds with Upper Intermediate level.
Student´s language skills should be at B2 level of English in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. This corresponds with Upper Intermediate level.
learning outcomes
Minimum English language knowledge at B2+ level 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 information about a creative project - choice of suitable language register and style of expression in written and spoken modes for academic presentations
Minimum English language knowledge at B2+ level 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 information about a creative project - choice of suitable language register and style of expression in written and spoken modes for academic presentations
Skills
- 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 understand differences from verbal communication and know 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 understand differences from verbal communication and know 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
teaching methods
Knowledge
Practice exercises
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Practice exercises
Analysis of a presentation
Analysis of a presentation
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
assessment methods
Analysis of the student's performance
Analysis of the student's performance
Analysis of the student's language performance
Analysis of a presentation given by the student
Analysis of a presentation given by the student
Analysis of the student's language performance
Recommended literature
  • Burton, G. Presenting: Deliver Presentations with Confidence. Collins EAP, 2013. ISBN 978 0 00 750713 9.
  • de Chazal, E. McCarter, S. Oxford EAP, A Course in English for Academic Purposes. ISBN 9780194001786.
  • Patterson, K. Oxford Grammar for EAP. OUP, 2013. ISBN 978 0 19 432999 6.
  • Powell, Mark. Dynamic Presentations, Student´s Book. CUP, 2011. ISBN 978 052 115 0040.
  • Powell, Mark. Presenting in English. Cengage Learning, 2011. ISBN 978 1 111 83227 8.
  • Různí autoři. Literatura z oboru doporučená školitelem.
  • Williams, E.J. Presentations in English. Macmillan, 2011. ISBN 978 0 230 02878 4.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Multimedia Communications Study plan (Version): Multimedia and Design (1) Category: Art and applied art 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Multimedia Communications Study plan (Version): Multimedia and Design (1) Category: Art and applied art 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer