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Office of the Vice Rector for Teaching and Students Office of the Vice Rector for Teaching and Students

Mag. Elisabeth Gratl Mag. Elisabeth Gratl
Mag. Carola Moresche Mag. Carola Moresche

800921

Successful Presentations in English

SE 2

2,5

Block

not applicable

German

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.