E0404 Presentation Skills for Doctoral Students

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2022
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
Timetable
Thu 14:00–15:50 D29/252-RCX1
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: 2/10, 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
  • Each lesson except the first will include student speeches (first half of the semester) and presentations (second half), always with peer feedback, and short improvisational exercises. Furthermore, following topics will be discussed: • 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
Teaching methods
student presentations, discussions, peer feedback, improvisation exercises
Assessment methods
No absences and active in-class participation Full completion of all assignments (speeches, presentations, and feedbacks)
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
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.
The course is also listed under the following terms autumn 2021, Autumn 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2022, recent)
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