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Lecturer(s)
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Öbrink Markus Johan, MgA. M.A.
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Břenek Oldřich, PhDr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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- discussion about what makes a good presentation - vocabulary, phrases and language that works well - basic non-verbal communication - how to answer questions - technical aids (power point etc) - practice
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Demonstration, Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization)
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Learning outcomes
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The course aims at improving the attendants skills in presenting in English. We will discuss what works and what doesn't, and practice the ideas. This includes how to speak, what vocabulary and language to use, as well as basic non-verbal communication and technical aids.
- gain the confidence and skills needed to present in English at academic conferences and other venues with confidence. This includes choice of expressions, non-verbal communication, the use of visual aids, and communication with participants - have an opportunity to practice in a safe environment
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Prerequisites
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Participants need to have English on minimal B1 level, though B2 is recommended.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Student performance, Analysis of linguistic
Active attendance Regular work at home Doing all the assignments Passing the final test in the form of a presentation. Structure and content based on the study material.
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Recommended literature
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Michael McCarthy, Felicity O´Dell. (2008). Academic Vocabulary in Use. Cambridge.
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Öbrink, Markus. (2018). Speak up!. Olomouc.
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Raymond Murphy. (2004). English Grammar in Use. A Self-Study Reference and Practice Book for Intermediate Students of English, 3rd edition (Cambridge University Press: Cambridge, 2004). Cambridge.
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