1. General information

• Course in Bachelor's Program (PO 2010, Module „Schlüsselqualifikationen“, 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 1x15 , for didactic reasons.
• All 15 seats will be allocated randomly. The application period closes on September 26, 2021 (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

Material for the course are provided via the respective Learnweb course. Subscription to the course will be possible without password shortly before the semester starts.