LC-1312 - Online Presentations Skills for MSc Students (o), Lecture, 14.4.2025-26.5.2025

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

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

- identify the influence of audience on presentation content, style, and organisation

- create a presentation outline to ensure a clear organisation of contents, including an introduction, body, conclusion, and transitional statements

- design effective presentation slides that reinforce the message of the presentation

- deliver a presentation on a topic related to their field of study in English

- analyse their strengths and development areas as presenters in English

- document sources properly and select strategies to avoid plagiarism

Credits: 1

Schedule: 14.04.2025 - 26.05.2025

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): C1

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:

    The course is intended for students in master's programs who are not yet in the process of writing their master's theses. It introduces oral communication (presentation) principles and strategies that are applicable to academic and research purposes. 

    Throughout this course, students work individually, in pairs, and in small groups to develop their presentation skills. Furthermore, students give and receive constructive feedback on their work and revise it accordingly. Depending on the course variation (blended or fully online), the feedback and group work may be completed either on campus or online.

    Working Life Skills: Know-how related to own field of studies, knowledge of research in own field, skills in foreign languages, skills related to working in international environment, information retrieval skills, oral communication, teamwork skills, self-awareness, critical thinking skills, analytical, life-long learning skills, self-confidence, and time management.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    - Preparatory tasks 60%

    - Final presentation 40% (Videoed)

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    54 h (independent online study as well as full group and/or small group meetings)

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Provided online by the teacher.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn II
    2024-2025 Spring V
    2025-2026 Autumn II
    2025-2026 Spring V

    Registration:

    The course is open to master's students from CHEM, ELEC, ENG and SCI. Students are considered for admission in order of highest number of credits.

    The course will be organized if there are at least 10 participants. The maximum group size is 20.

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