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Mag. Elisabeth Gratl Mag. Elisabeth Gratl
Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Mario Klarer, M.A. Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Mario Klarer, M.A., +43 512 507 41604

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Successful Presentations (in English)

SE 2

2,5

Block

each semester

English

This course provides the participants with all general guidelines for successfully handling presentations as well as language or culture-specific aspects of presenting in English. It provides clear guidelines for the structural and rhetorical layout of presentations, effective handling of PowerPoint, authentic non-verbal communication and efficient preparation of performances. The combination of general presentation techniques in an English-speaking seminar provides an ideal basis for presentations in native or foreign languages. To make the seminar as practice-oriented as possible, participants are encouraged to prepare a 10-15 minute presentation in their field of expertise.

 Composition and structure of a presentation  Rhetorical patterns  Interaction with PowerPoint  Design tips for PowerPoint  Body language and positioning  Analysis of a short presentation

Trainer input, impromptu exercises, authentic examples, authentic presentation in the field of expertise (10-15 min.) and detailed analysis thereof.

active class participation, impromptu exercises, presentation and analysis

Klarer, Mario. Präsentieren auf Englisch. 4th ed. München: Redline, 2008.