Goals:

1. To begin, proceed, digress, summarize and end a presentation, and to respond to questions in an effective manner
2. To convert written into spoken English: stylistic differences
3. To practice correct pronunciation and intonation
4. To deliver a talk in a relaxed manner using effective visual aids, but without reading
5. To analyze one's own presentation and (in groups) others' presentations in a supportive, affirmative manner, including attention to body language and visual aids.

Schedule: Thu 29.1., 5.2., 12.2.2015. Two days per group, at 9-16 o’clock.

Place:

- Thu 29.1. at 9-12 o'clock in A32 (Main building), at 12-16 o'clock in A2A (Main building)

- 5.2. and 12.2. in Atalpa 143 (Atalpa building)

Contents:

29.1.2015 (common to both groups)

9:00-10:30 Structure of English presentations; Introduction and Conclusions-tips
10:30-10:45 Break
10:45-11:30 Language performance issues
11:30-12:10 Lunch
12:10-14:00 Preparing and Using Visuals: Tips and Concerns
14:00-14:20 Coffee
14:20-16:00 Training for the Question-and-Answer period at conferences

5.2.2015 (group 1)

12.2.2015 (group 2)

9:00-10:30 Individual Presentations + Judges feedback and evaluation
10:30-10:45 Break
10:45-11:30 Individual Presentations + Judges feedback and evaluation
11:30-12:10 Lunch
12:10-14:00 Individual Presentations + Judges feedback and evaluation
14:00-14:20 Coffee
14:20-16:00 Individual Presentations + Judges feedback and evaluation

The maximum number of students is 11 in both groups. The selection method is draw. The student has to check the selection from NettiOpsu after the enrolment period.

Evaluation: Pass/fail.