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: Two days per group (three groups), at 9-16 o’clock.

Contents:

16.3.2017 (common to all groups) in Room Virta 120

9:15-10:30 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

Day 2

group 1: 23.3.2017 in Room Virta 112

group 2: 30.3.2017 in Room Linna 112

group 3: 6.4.2017 in Room Linna 112

9:15-10:30 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 10 in each group. The selection method is draw. The student has to check the selection from NettiOpsu after the enrolment period.

Evaluation: Pass/fail.