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.

Contents:

March 1, 2012 (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

March 22, 2012 (group 1) ; March 29 (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

NB! Course is full, no more enrolment. Students will be selected on the basis of enrolment order.