PřF:E0404 Presentation Skills for Doctor - Course Information
E0404 Presentation Skills for Doctoral Students
Faculty of ScienceAutumn 2024
- Extent and Intensity
- 0/2/0. 2 credit(s) (fasci plus compl plus > 4). Type of Completion: z (credit).
- 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_ )
The course is offered primarily to RECETOX students. Students of other study fields could enrol only 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: 0/10, 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 three intensive workshops. The first and the second will be focused on speech without visual aid, including verbal and nonverbal exercises, while the third one will be dedicated to 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 stress • 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 For the exact dates of the workshops, see teacher's information below.
- Teaching methods
- student presentations, discussions, peer feedback, improvisation exercises
- Assessment methods
- No absences 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: in blocks.
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.This course runs in three blocks (always Friday between 9:00 and 16:00). Following dates are temporary and may change:Friday 11.10.: Aspects of presenting and communicatingFriday 25.10.: Speech without a visual aidFriday 22.11.: Scientific presentations
- Enrolment Statistics (recent)
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