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Presentation and Public Speaking Skills (5 cr)

Code: AL00BV27-3002

General information


Enrollment

03.05.2021 - 05.09.2021

Timing

06.09.2021 - 19.12.2021

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages

  • English

Seats

15 - 35

Degree programmes

  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business

Teachers

  • Samu Lattu

Scheduling groups

  • Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)

Groups

  • LLTILII20SH2
  • KKIE21LABH

Small groups

  • Sessions

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- prepare and deliver business presentations in English
- become aware of different techniques used in presentations
- understand the role cultural aspects play in presentations

Implementation and methods of teaching

Online course. Students independently study the how to create and deliver presentations online. Students will also participate in three online meetings during the course. The focus is on preparing and giving speeches and professional presentations in English. To practice speaking, students prepare three speeches or presentations, which they record. The recorded presentations are assessed.

Timing and attendance

The course runs from September 6 through December 3.

Attendance at online sessions is compulsory.

All assignments need to be submitted before their designated deadlines.

Learning material and recommended literature

All course materials are provided via Moodle.

Alternative completion methods

No alternative completion options. No remedial assignments for missed presentations.

Learning environment

Moodle.
Online meetings are held via Zoom.

Student time use and work load

5 ECTS credits = 135 hours of student work in total. This includes attendance at Zoom sessions, preparation and recording of individual presentations, and independent study of presentation mechanics and preparation.

Contents

This course provides students with basic presentation and public speaking skills in English. The objective is to learn how to prepare and deliver business presentations and other talks in English.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Prerequisites: Completion of English for Work -course.

Intermediate to upper-intermediate level skills in spoken English (e.g. CEFR B1/B2, IELTS 6-6.5).

No previous presenting skills required.

Assessment criteria

Grades are based on performance during assessed presentations.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Non-attendance at an online session.
Missed deadline.
Inability to deliver a basic coherent presentation.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student attended all online sessions.
Student missed no deadlines.
Student is able to prepare and deliver a coherent presentation.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student attended all online sessions.
Student missed no deadlines.
Student is able to prepare and deliver a professional and coherent presentation that is appropriate to the target audience.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student attended all online sessions.
Student missed no deadlines.
Student is able to prepare and deliver a professional and coherent presentation that is appropriate to the target audience.
Student understand the various purposes behind presentations.
Student is able to consider audience interaction, body language and preparation of props and other materials in support of speech.