Presentation skills in English I - V834050
Title: Prezentační dovednosti v angličtině I
Guaranteed by: Department of Languages (834)
Faculty: Central University Departments of UCT Prague
Actual: from 2023
Semester: winter
Points: winter s.:1
E-Credits: winter s.:1
Examination process: winter s.:
Hours per week, examination: winter s.:0/2, C [HT]
Capacity: unknown / 10 (unknown)
Min. number of students: unlimited
State of the course: taught
Language: Czech
Teaching methods: full-time
Teaching methods: full-time
Level:  
Note: course can be enrolled in outside the study plan
enabled for web enrollment
Guarantor: Matesová Hedvika Ing. Mgr.
Examination dates   
Annotation -
The subject is focused on expanding and enhancing presentation skills. The theoretical part deals with a presentation structure, effective opening and finish, prosody and visuals. The practical part enables participants to try everything in practice and get valuable feedback.
Last update: Matesová Hedvika (17.05.2023)
Aim of the course -

Students will be able to :

  • structurize a presentation using right lexical, grammatical and stylistic devices
  • start and finish a presentation effectively
  • create effective visuals and comment on them approprietly
  • present numbers and trends
  • use their voice effectively

Last update: Matesová Hedvika (17.05.2023)
Course completion requirements -

Active participation in seminars (80%) and successful demonstration of effective presentation skills in two in-class presentations.

Last update: Matesová Hedvika (17.05.2023)
Literature -

R: Powell M., Dynamic Presentations 1 - 5, Cambridge University Press, 2011, 9780521150040

R: Z: Williams E. J., Presentations in English, Macmillan, 2008, 9780230028760

A: Videa Ted Talks

A: 3MTs

Last update: Matesová Hedvika (23.01.2024)
Teaching methods -

Seminars.

Last update: Fialová Jana (29.03.2023)
Syllabus -

1. Introductions

2. Opening and closing I

3. Opening and closing II

4. Smooth structure I

5. Smooth structure II

6. Voice power I

7. Voice power II

8. Visual aids I

9. Visual aids II

10. Facts and figures I

11.Facts and figures II

12. Presentation practice

13. Presentation practice

14. Presentation practice

Last update: Matesová Hedvika (17.05.2023)
Learning resources -

Materials prepared and recommended by the lecturer.

Last update: Fialová Jana (29.03.2023)
Entry requirements -

English level B1+.

Last update: Matesová Hedvika (17.05.2023)
Teaching methods
Activity Credits Hours
Práce na individuálním projektu 0.2 6
Účast na seminářích 0.8 22
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