Study Guide

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

This course will be carried out via lectures, in-class practice tasks, and assessed presentations. Students will receive their grades based on their performance during assessed presentations. Compulsory attendance to all courses lessons as we will be discussing and practicing the techniques to be used during the assessments. Compulsory attendance required at the assessed presentations. There are no substitute assignments for missed lessons, presentations. Attendance at the first lecture is compulsory for all students. Attendance at all other lectures is strongly recommended as we will be discussing and practicing the techniques to be used during the assessments. Students unable to attend a lecture are expected to read the lecture notes in Reppu and need to be prepared for the next lesson/content.

Timing and attendance

Attendance at the first lecture. all contact lessons, and all assessed presentations is compulsory. There are no substitute assignments for the missed presentations.

Learning material and recommended literature

All materials will be provided by the lecturer.

Exam retakes

Students will receive their grades based on their performance during assessed presentations. Attendance at these assessed presentations is compulsory, there are no substitute assignments. The dates for these assessments will be confirmed during the first lecture.

Learning environment

All teaching will be carried out in the lecture room.

Student time use and work load

Students will need to check the dates of the assessed presentations and allow time for preparing and practicing their presentations.

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.

No previous presenting skills required.

Assessment criteria

Students will receive their grades based on their performance during assessed presentations. Attendance at these assessed presentations is compulsory, there are no substitute assignments.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Non-attendance at an assessed presentation.
Inability to deliver a basic coherent presentation.

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

Attendance at all assessed presentations.
Ability to prepare and deliver a basic and coherent presentation.

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

Attendance at all assessed presentations.
Ability to prepare and deliver a professional and coherent presentation.
Ability to deliver a presentation which is appropriate to the target audience.
Good body language.

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

Attendance at all assessed presentations.
Ability to prepare and deliver a professional and coherent presentation.
Ability to deliver a presentation which is appropriate to the target audience.
Ability to produce quality slides to support the presentation.
Ability to produce presentations for the appropriate length of time required.
Great audience interaction and excellent body language.