Presentation and Communication WS 20/21

Dozent(en)
Dr. Brian Bloch

Ansprechpartner
Arne Lessenich

Veranstaltungsnummer
042277

Wochentag, Zeit und Ort
Do., 12.00 – 14.00, Zoom

Datum der ersten Veranstaltung
05.11.2020

Veranstaltungssprache
Englisch

The start of the winter semester is postponed to November 2, 2020. Due to the ongoing restrictions resulting from the Corona-Pandemic, this course will be held digitally via Zoom . The login data and further information are provided in the respective Learnweb course. Subscriptions to the Learnweb course are possible with your ZIV identification until November 9, 2020.

1. General information

  • Course in Bachelor's Program (PO 2010, Module Schlüsselqualifikation, 2nd study year)
  • Course assessment: Regular attendance and active participation, final presentation/report (3 LP)

 

2. Learning Objectives, Contents and Methodology

  • Learning Objective is to familiarise students with presentation techniques and the art of rhetoric, while simultaneously improving their knowledge of and proficiency in English.
  • Contents:
    • Bases of good communication, including: content structure and logic, the use of voice, body language and gestures.
    • Specific presentation techniques, focusing on clear and precise use of the English language, as well as the use of slides, charts and other visual media. 
    • Rhetoric: good and confident appearance, overcoming stage fright; preparation, planning and use of content.
    • The use of humour and other means of maintaining interest and attention, with a particular focus on the foreign language aspect.
    • Improving your English: common mistakes made by Germans and how to prevent them. Some grammatical input, consideration of such issues as tenses, false friends, prepositions and so on.
  • Methodology: The course will entail a combination of formal instruction and presentations by the group, with substantial feedback from the instructor. Presentation topics will be assigned in due course.

3. Application and Registration

  • The number of participants is limited to 1x20, for didactic reasons.
  • All 20 seats will be allocated randomly. The application deadline is October 23, 2020 (11:59 p.m.) You can apply here.
  • Accepted participants still need to register at the examination office!

 

4. Literature

  • Steele, W.R. (2009): Presentation Skills 201: How to Take It to the Next Level as a Confident, Engaging Presenter, 2009.
  • Siddons, S. (2008): The Complete Presentation Skills Handbook: How to Understand and Reach Your Audience for Maximum Impact and Success, 2008.
  • Renz, K.-C. (2013): Das 1x1 der Präsentation: Für Schule, Studium und Beruf, Wiesbaden 2013.
  • Heigl, P. (2011): 30 Minuten Rhetorik, 20. Aufl., Offenbach 2011.

 

5. Downloads

  • You can access downloads using the following link with your ZIV-login.