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        Course Schedule (also available as a printable version in the "Course syllabus" pdf-file above).

        Session 1 (Wednesday, February 6)

      • Introductions
      • Course overview
      • Communication strategy
      • Practice case analysis
      • Instructions for A1: written request

      Deduction due to an unexcused absence on first day of the course: 5 points (on a 100-point scale) will be deducted from the student’s final raw score before converting it to the final grade.

       

        Prepare for next class: 

      1. A1: Written request 1st version (team)

      Bring a paper copy of A1 to class on Thursday. You will get feedback on the assignment, and the final version will be due on Friday.

      1. Read Inputs 1, 2 and 3 (communication strategy, persuasive techniques, effective writing), available in MyCourses

        Session 2 (Thursday, February 7)

      • Effective writing
      • Written request analysis
      • Peer feedback on A1 Written requests
      • Instructions for A2a and b: Individual, 5-minute persuasive presentation (a) outline and (b) presentation
      • Instructions for A5 Critical reflection

       

       

        Due today: 

        A1: Written request 1st version (team).

      Bring a paper copy of A1 to class. You will get feedback on it, and the final version will be due on Friday.


        Prepare for next class:

      1. A1: Written request final version (team); Upload to MyCourses by 13.00 on Friday.
      2. Read Input 4 (impactful presentations), available in MyCourses

        Session 3 (Friday, February 8)

      • Presentation techniques
      • Presentation practice 1

       

        Due today:

      A1 final version (team); upload to MyCourses by 13.00.

        Prepare for next class:

      1. A2a: Individual, 5-min persuasive presentation outline

        Upload to MyCourses by 13.00 on Monday.

      1. A2b: Individual, 5-min persuasive presentation to be given in class on Monday.

        Session 4 (Monday, February 11)

      • Nonverbal communication
      • A2b Individual persuasive presentations in small groups
      • Instructions for A4  team presentation
      • Instructions for A3 in-class test (procedure)

       

       

        Due today: 

      • A2a: Individual, 5-min persuasive presentation outline; upload to MyCourses by 13.00
      • A2b: Individual, 5-minute persuasive presentation; deliver in class

         Prepare for next class:

      • Review Reading inputs 1-4 + class materials for A3: In-class test
      • A4: Team presentation – start working on this

        Session 5 (Tuesday, February 12)

      • A3 In-class test in class (computer lab): quiz on readings + written task
      • Visual design

       

        Due today:

         A3 In-class test in class

        Prepare for next class:

      • A4 presentation story and visuals + max. 2-min presentation teaser. Also upload A4 visuals to MyCourses by 13.00 on February 13.

      • A2b presentation revised based on feedback that received on Feb 11

        Session 6 (Wednesday, February 13)

      • A4 Presentation teasers + coaching and feedback on visuals, storyline and arguments
      • Presentation practice 2: A2b presentation again in new small groups, modified based on the feedback that received on Feb 11

        Due today:

      • A4 Presentation visuals – bring to class on laptop or on paper. Be ready to give max. 2-min presentation teaser. Also upload A4 visuals to MyCourses by 13.00.

        Session 7 (Thursday, February 14)

        A4 Team presentations 1/2

      • Groups 1-5 present, groups 6-10 as audience and evaluators
      • Groups 1-5 watch their presentation video after presenting

        Due today:

      • A4: Team presentations, groups 1-5 present, 6-10 audience

       

        Session 8 (Friday, February 15)

        A4 Team presentations 2/2

      • Groups 6-10 present, groups 1-5 as audience and evaluators
      • Groups 6-10 watch their presentation video after presenting

       

        Due today:

      • A4: Team presentations, groups 6-10 present, 1-5 audience

        Due tomorrow:

      • A5: Individual critical appraisal. Return to MyCourses by 11 pm on Sunday, February 17.

       

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