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

Due to the continuation of the Coronavirus, the course will be implemented via real-time, live, online lessons (situation will be checked at autumn term project week). Lessons will last between 2 - 4 hours, depending on lesson theme (lecture lessons, student presentation lessons). Presentation assignments, i.e., student presentations, will be presented online (Zoom, real-time, live online, video camera on). All presentation assignments will be carried out during listed lesson times.

Timing and attendance

Course timing: for the duration of the term.
Attendance compulsory for first course lesson, real-time, live, online lesson.
Compulsory attendance for individual presentation day/date/time-slot.
All presentations must be presented within the course timing/duration in order to complete/receive a passing grade for the course.
No alternate course work/assignments given for missed presentations.

Learning material and recommended literature

Moodle platform. All materials will be provided by the lecturer.

Alternative completion methods

No alternative completion methods offered.

Exam retakes

Course examinations => presented presentations (individual) by the student.
All presentations must be presented (as progression schedule) within the course timing/duration in order to complete/receive a passing grade for the course.
No alternate course work/assignments given for missed presentations.

Learning environment

Real-time, live, online lessons. Presentations (presentation assignments/individual presentations) will be presented via Zoom (online, real-time, live, camera-on) during lessons assigned for presentation days/dates/times.

Student time use and work load

5 ECTS = 135 hours of student work in total. I ECTS = 27 hours student work.

Contents

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

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prerequisites.

Assessment criteria

Compulsory attendance to first course lesson via real-time, live, online lesson.
Completion of all course presentations (individual).
Students will receive their grades based on their performance during assessed presentations. Attendance at these assessed presentations compulsory.
All presentations must be presented (as progression schedule) within the course timing/duration in order to complete/receive a passing grade for the course.
No alternate course work/assignments given for missed presentations.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student did not fulfil/meet the set course requirements/learning outcomes.

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

Ability to prepare and deliver a basic and coherent presentation.
Attendance at assessed presentations.
All course assignments completed with a passing grade.

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

Ability to prepare and deliver a professional and coherent presentation.
Ability to produce presentations for the appropriate length of time required.
Ability to deliver a presentation which is appropriate to the target (specific) audience.
Attendance at assessed presentations.
All course assignments, ie., presentations completed with a passing grade.

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

Ability to prepare and deliver a professional and coherent presentation.
Ability to deliver a presentation which is appropriate to the target (specific) audience.
Ability to produce quality slides to support the presentation.
Ability to produce presentations for the appropriate length of time required.
Attendance at all assessed presentations.
All course assignments, ie., presentations completed with a passing grade.