E0404 Presentation Skills

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s) (fasci plus compl plus > 4). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Jakub Urík, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Peter Šebej, Ph.D.
RECETOX – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: Mgr. Jakub Urík, Ph.D.
Supplier department: RECETOX – Faculty of Science
Prerequisites
(PROGRAM(D-ZPZ_) || PROGRAM(D-ZPZA_) || PROGRAM(N-ZPZ) || PROGRAM(N-MBB)) && (! E4020 Soft-skills IV - Presentations )
The course is offered primarily to RECETOX students, but students of other study fields can enrol upon approval by the teacher.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
The capacity limit for the course is 10 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/10, only registered: 1/10, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/10
Course objectives
Preparation of speeches, lectures, and other forms of presentations as a practice for conference presentations and thesis defence.
Learning outcomes
Enhancement of communication and presentation skills.
Recognition of elements and patterns in speech and nonverbal communication.
Development of ability to provide and accept constructive feedback and criticism.
Improvement and utilisation of improvisational skills for communication.
Syllabus
The course will take place in form of interactive seminars. The first half of the semester will be dedicated to speeches without visual aid, including verbal and nonverbal exercises, while the second half will be focused on presenting research in a "typical" way, with digital slides, e.g. powerpoint presentation. Each speech/presentation will be followed by peer feedback. In addition, we will play several short improvisational exercises, and discuss following topics:
• time awareness while presenting
• structure and format of a speech
• voice intonation and accent
• voice intensity and tempo
• speech rhythm and pauses
• posture and eye contact
• facial expression and gesticulation
• anxiety, stress, and embarrassment during public speeches
• visual characteristics of a presentation
• structure and content of a presentation
• data visualisation
• scientific poster and its presentation
• asking questions and providing feedback
Teaching methods
student presentations, discussions, peer feedback, improvisation exercises
Assessment methods
Maximum one unexcused absence and active in-class participation.
Full completion of all assignments: 1 speech, 1 presentation, and 2 feedback speeches.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught every week.
Information on course enrolment limitations: The course is offered primarily to RECETOX students. Students of other study fields could enrol only upon approval by the teacher.
Teacher's information
Enrolling students must be willing to participate in all activities, which include open discussions, loud text reading, voice acting, and improvising in verbal and nonverbal forms. Such skills are however NOT required. Minimum of five enrolled students required for the course to open.
The course is also listed under the following terms autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2024.
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