NJ_D301 Presentation Skills in German

Faculty of Education
Spring 2021
Extent and Intensity
0/1/0. 2 credit(s) (plus 2 for the colloquium). Recommended Type of Completion: k (colloquium). Other types of completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Bc. Adéla Straková (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Hana Peloušková, Ph.D.
Department of German Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Helena Rytířová
Supplier department: Department of German Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Timetable of Seminar Groups
NJ_D301/Kombi01: Fri 5. 3. 14:00–15:50 A23 učebna, Fri 19. 3. 14:00–15:50 A23 učebna, Fri 16. 4. 14:00–15:50 A23 učebna, A. Straková
NJ_D301/Prez01: each odd Thursday 18:00–19:50 -A16 učebna, A. Straková
Prerequisites
Minimum knowledge of German at B1+ level (exam is not necessary).
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 38 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/38, only registered: 0/38, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/38
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Abstract
Course objectives
to gain theoretical knowledge about a presentation as one of the types of personal speeches
to develop the ability to apply this knowledge in the preparation of a presentation
to develop own strategies for the successful presentation delivery
to minimalize nervousness and fear of speaking in front of the public
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course the students have theoretical knowledge about a presentation as one of the types of personal speeches, they are able to apply this knowledge in the preparation of a presentation, they have their own strategies for the successful presentation delivery and they can minimalize nervousness and fear of speaking in the public.
Key topics
  • Content and syllabus:
  • 1. Introduction to the topic (Week 1 – Week 4)
  • Explanation of the term
  • Preparation of a presentation
  • Structure of a presentation
  • Language tools
  • 2. Delivery (Week 5 – Week 9)
  • Nervousness
  • Stance, eye contact, gestures
  • Contact with the audience
  • Time management
  • 3. Feedback (Week 10 – Week 12)
  • Analysis of individual performances (students are recorded after their approval)
  • Additional tips and tricks for the successful delivery of a presentation based on the analysis of their performances
Study resources and literature
    required literature
  • Phonothek intensiv : Aussprachetraining. Edited by Ursula Hirschfeld - Kerstin Reinke - Eberhard Stock. Berlin: Langenscheidt, 2007, 176 s. ISBN 9783468497643. info
    recommended literature
  • ISABEL GARCÍA. Ich rede. Kommunikationsfallen und wie man sie umgeht. München: mvgverlag, 2010. info
  • PETER KÜRSTEINER, Inga Berkensträter. 100 Tipps & Tricks für Reden, Vorträge und Präsentationen. Weinheim und Basel: Beltz Verlag, 2010. info
  • HIERHOLD, Emil. Rétorika a prezentace. Translated by Iva Michňová. 7., aktualiz. vyd. Praha: Grada, 2008, 380 s. ISBN 9788024724232. info
  • HARTMANN, Jürgen; Rainer RÖPNACK and Doris JACOBS-STRACK. Lehrerinnen präsentieren : zielgerichtet informieren und erfolgreich überzeugen. Weinheim: Beltz Verlag, 1999, 126 s. ISBN 3407220405. info
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
presentations, class discussions, videos, homeworks
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
Active participation in the seminars, regular presentations, at least one of them on B2 oř C1 level (depending on the level at the beginning od the course). For colloquium plus submission of one presentation in PowerPoint.
Language of instruction
German
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Teacher's information
Lessons twice a month.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2016, Autumn 2016, Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2022, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024, Autumn 2025, Autumn 2026.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2021, recent)
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