Presentation and Public Speaking Skills (5 cr)
Code: LI00BJ71-3008
General information
Enrollment
04.05.2020 - 15.09.2020
Timing
01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 35
Degree programmes
- Studies for incoming exchange students
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business
Teachers
- Tarja Ahonen
Groups
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04IBU20K
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LLTIEX20S2
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LLTIEX20S3
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LLTIEX20S1
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 implementation (for study group IB/IBU20K) will be carried-out in in-class, classroom lessons. Only 35 students will be taken into this course, into the classroom as per instructions stated by the university president (to ensure proper social distancing). As this course implementation is set for IBU20K students, the study places will be given to students from this study group first. All other students will be taken in, according to their enrollment number, if there are study places still available.
The course includes lectures, in-class practice tasks, and assessed presentations (individual/group). Compulsory attendance required at the assessed presentations. There are no substitute assignments for missed lessons, presentations. All presentations must be presented to complete the course. Students will receive their grades based on their performance during assessed presentations. Compulsory attendance required for all courses (in-class) lessons.
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
Reppu (Moodle) platform. All materials will be provided by the lecturer.
Alternative completion methods
No substitute completion methods.
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.
Learning environment
All teaching will be carried out in the lecture room.
Student time use and work load
5 ECTS = 135 hours of student work in total. 60 - 70% in-class lectures, activities, presentations; 30 - 40% (independent, outside-class lessons) planning, preparing, creating, practicing presentations for assessed in-class 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 in-class lessons and assessed presentations.
Ability to prepare and deliver a basic and coherent presentation.
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
Attendance at all in-class lessons and 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 in-class lessons and 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.