LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of the course, the students will be able to:
- identify the influence of audience on presentation content, style and organization
- create a speech outline to ensure a clear organisation of contents, including an introduction, body, conclusion and transitional statements
- deliver an elevator pitch on a topic related to their field of study in English
- analyse their strengths and development areas as presenters in English
Credits: 1
Schedule: 22.04.2024 - 09.06.2024
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Anya Räsänen
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period): B2
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
This course applies a process approach to learning, in which students plan, prepare, practise and deliver a persuasive type of presentation, an elevator pitch, on a topic from their own field of study. Students begin by analysing their background and experiences as presenters and users of English in order to establish personal goals and areas of development. They also watch and analyse elevator pitches in order to apply elements of effective presenting to pitching. This is done by creating an outline, including the introduction, body, and conclusion as well as transitions. The talk is aimed at non-expert audiences of a client or funding organisation. Students practise their pitch in small groups, giving and receiving constructive feedback from each other and the instructor. Based on this process, they create a final version of the pitch.
Working Life Skills: Knowledge of research and know-how in own field, Skills in a foreign language, Information retrieval skills, Oral communication, Self-awareness, Self-confidence, Lifelong learning skills, and Time management.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
- Assignments 60%
- Presentation (videoed) 40%applies in this implementation
ABSENCES CAUSED BY FORCE MAJEURE EVENTS
If during the course, specifically the first and final practice sessions, you find that you will not be able to attend the session, then it is important to understand that there is no way to compensate for missing the session unless your reason is stated in advance and is a force majeure. In the case of a force majeure event (e.g. illness, accident, army refresher course, unexpected work trip, or death in the immediate family), you may discuss with the teacher the options available, if any, but you will forfeit teacher and possibly peer feedback, as well as have a reduction of points for that practice.
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
27 h (independent online study 21 h, kick-off meeting 2 h, and small-group meetings 4 h). Some iterations of the course might be held entirely online, some iterations may be held partially on-site (campus). Please check each iteration's course description and further information in Sisu for verification of its mode.
DETAILS
Study Material
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Prerequisites
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
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Teaching Language : English
Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Autumn I
2022-2023 Autumn II
2022-2023 Spring III
2022-2023 Spring IV
2022-2023 Spring V
2023-2024 Autumn I
2023-2024 Autumn II
2023-2024 Spring III
2023-2024 Spring IV
2023-2024 Spring VEnrollment :
Students are considered for admission in order of highest number of credits. Registration for the course takes place in sisu.