English for Professional Presentations

Learning objectives

After completing this course or acquiring corresponding learning elsewhere, the student
- Performs impactful business presentations both on live stage and online
- Implements techniques for creating logically structured presentations
- Recognizes methods for overcoming stage fright
- Designs visual and interactive presentations
- Implements embodied performance techniques
- Employs vocal techniques for improved speech
- Performs confidently in front of a camera

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Starting level CEFR B2

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

BLENDED for blended courses. In blended courses contact teaching (daytime, in the evening or intensively) is combined with online studies independently and/or in cooperation with other students.

If you have previous knowledge, the course can also be completed through the RPL procedure.

Assessment criteria - grade 1

When the implementation type of the course is CONTACT, ONLINE or BLENDED it is required that the student is present during those teaching hours that are marked in the study schedule. If you are absent more than 25 %, your grade will be lowered by one. If you are absent more than 50 %, the course is failed.

The student can deliver a presentation that carry limited conviction. The performance lacks security on stage and online. The usage of tools for visual and interactive presentations is limited. The language needs to be adjusted to the intended audience. The student lacks adequate techniques for overcoming anxiety and stage fright. The student needs assistance with the evaluation of performances and has difficulties in using the acquired knowledge for improving stage presence and performance skills.

Assessment criteria - grade 3

The student can deliver a presentation that carry sufficient conviction. The performance is solid both on stage and online. The usage of tools for visual and interactive presentations is good. The language used is adjusted to the intended audience. The student uses techniques for overcoming anxiety and stage fright. The student can evaluate performances and use the acquired knowledge for improving stage presence and performance skills.

Assessment criteria - grade 5

The student can deliver an effective presentation that carry conviction. The performance is effortless and engaging both on stage and online. The usage of tools for visual and interactive presentations is professional and efficient. The language used is precise and well adjusted to the intended audience. The student masters a wide range of techniques for overcoming anxiety and stage fright. The student can evaluate performances and use the acquired knowledge effectively for developing performance excellence and stage presence.