LC-0510 - Conference presentations D, Lecture, 27.9.2021-18.10.2021

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Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After taking the course, students will:

- be able to give an organised and illustrative presentation
- have developed their public speaking and presentation skills
- have gained experience in answering questions posed by the audience.

Credits: 2

Schedule: 27.09.2021 - 18.10.2021

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Rinna Toikka

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English, Finnish

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The course is primarily intended for doctoral students. The key contents of the course consist of designing conference presentations and giving a presentation, as well as answering questions by the audience. The course takes a practical approach and is exercise-intensive. Students give a presentation on their research topic to the rest of the group and receive feedback for it. The presentations are recorded on video, and each student writes a self-evaluation on the basis of the video in order to gain tools to further develop their skills.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Passing the course requires an 80% attendance rate in contact teaching, active participation and constructive attitude in class, exercises and feedback discussions, as well as passing all the assignments given on the course. The course working methods

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    For 1 credits: contact hours 12 h, independent study 15 h

    For 2 credits: contact hours 12 h, independent study 42 h

    Passing the course requires 80% attendance in class.

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Provided by the teacher

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Primarily for doctoral students

    You can also give an English-language presentation on a course taught in Finnish.

    Please note: The course is organised if a minimum of 10 students register for it.

    Teaching Period:

    2020-2021 Autumn I, Autumn II,Spring III,Spring IV

    2021-2022 Autumn I, Autumn II,Spring III,Spring IV

    Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=LC-0510

    Registration for Courses: In the academic year 2021-2022, registration for courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi) instead of WebOodi.

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