Conferencing 1.S2.MLA.21
Course objectives
- to familiarise with the procedure of preparing for an academic conference presentation
- to practice conferencing skills
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Course content
1. Steps in preparing and delivering an academic presentation.
2. How to write a conference abstract
3. How to use appropriate linguistic strategies and techniques to deliver clear and engaging academic presentations in English
4. How to use non-verbal messages in the art of image creation
5. How to prepare and deliver an online speech
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Methods of instruction/ forms of classroom activity:
multimedia presentation, writing, analysis and discussion of representative examples, individual work, ICT tools/MSTeams
Field of study
Student workload
Study level
Education profile
Type of course
The semester in which the subject is carried out
Mode
Course coordinators
Term 2023/24-Z: | Term 2022/23-Z: |
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes acc to PRK 2019
Knowledge:
Students know and understand
1. complex theoretical models as well as their implications for the advancement of interdisciplinary studies of key issues within the areas of humanistic and social sciences (k_W04/P7S_WG)
2. specificity of the subject and range of methodology of humanistic sciences, notably within linguistics and communication, cultural studies and arts (k_W07/P7S_WG)
3. specificity of the subject and range of methodology of social sciences, notably social structures and media systems (k_W08/P7S_WG)
4. specialist terminology and advanced reasoning and presentation techniques characteristic of academic exposition in the selected discipline (k_W09/P7S_WG)
5. how to articulate dilemmas of modern interdisciplinary research practices and their applications for solving social problems in the context of academic conferences (k_W13/P7S_WK)
6.rules of the protection of intellectual and industrial copyright, information and intellectual property management in the context of academic conferences (k_W15/P7S_WK)
7. principles of operation and discourses of organizations relevant to professional activity in the context of academic conferences (k_W16/P7S_WK)
Skills:
Students can
8. use appropriate methods and tools, including advanced information and communication technologies when delivering a conference presentation (k_U05/P7S_UW)
9. communicate research results and other specialist topics with different groups of recipients when delivering a conference presentation (k_U11/P7S_UK)
10. use English at least at the level of C1 of the Common European Framework for Languages and in the scope of specialist terminology in the humanities and social sciences when delivering a conference presentation (k_U13/P7S_UK)
11. individually plan and carry out one’s own complex learning assignment related to preparation and delivery of a conference presentation (k_U16/P7S_UU)
Social competences:
Students are ready to
12. reach out to sources for corroboration and experts for advice using different media and communication technologies (k_K03/ P7S_KK)
13. recognise the role of interdisciplinarity and cooperation in solving practical problems (k_K04/P7S_KK)
14. think and act resourcefully and creatively (k_K05/P7S_KK)
15. assume attitudes and motivations that allow freedom of expression and self -fulfilment through high academic achievement (k_K08/P7S_KO)
16. take account of and respect cultural differences and diverging opinions in the professional, academic and public sphere (k_K09/P7S_KO)
Assessment criteria
Forms of evaluation of learning outcomes
1. Active participation on classes - 10% of the final grade (outcome 1,2,3,4,5,6,10,11)
1. Conference abstract - 30% of the final grade (outcome 1,2,3,4,5,9,10,14)
2. Conference presentation - 50% of the final grade (outcome 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16)
3. Report - 10% of the final grade (outcome 2,3,5,10,11,13,14)
pass at 60% of the final grade
Bibliography
Reading list:
How to deliver an oral presentation https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5673150/
Research education, academic writing, public engagement https://patthomson.net/
S.E. Lucas, The Art. of Public Speaking, NY 2009.
Supplementary reading
http://blog.apastyle.org/apastyle/2012/08/
how-to-cite-materials-from-meetings-and-symposia.htmlhttps://www.exordo.com/blog/
presenting-at-a-conference/https://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/faculty-development/
15-recommendations-for-designing-and-delivering-effective-conference-presentations/
Additional information
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