LC-1331 - Presenting Doctoral Research (o) D, Lecture, 24.2.2025-9.4.2025

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
- Recognise and produce effective visuals
- Adjust and organise their presentation according to purpose and audience
- Apply strategies for moving between points
- Evaluate their own strengths and weaknesses as a speaker

Credits: 3

Schedule: 24.02.2025 - 09.04.2025

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Pia Lappalainen

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 aims to support and develop doctoral students' skills in presenting their research at conferences or seminars. During the course, participants plan and structure their presentation content, design effective visuals, practice and record different versions of their presentation in small groups, while giving and receiving feedback on their visuals, content and language use. In addition, participants utilize appropriate strategies for asking, receiving and deflecting questions from the audience, and also develop aspects of pronunciation to enhance communication.

    Working Life Skills: Expertise related to own field, Knowledge of research in own field, Skills in foreign languages, Skills related to working in an international environment, Problem-solving skills, Information retrieval skills, Oral communication skills, Self-awareness, Critical thinking skills, Analytical, Lifelong learning skills, and Self-confidence.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    - Regular participation & completion of course assignments 30%

    - Research presentation(s) (Videoed) 35%

    - Completion of reflective portfolio 35%

    Note: 80% attendance is required

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Small group instruction 36 h + independent work 45 h

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Provided by the teacher and students

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 IV
    2025-2026 Autumn II
    2025-2026 Spring IV

    Registration:

    Open to doctoral students from all Schools. Registration for the course takes place in sisu.

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

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