LC-1114 - Communicating Technology (o,w), Lecture (H08), 6.9.2023-18.10.2023

LC-1114 Communicating Technology (H08). 6.9.–18.10.2023                                           
Tuesdays 9.00-12.15
Room U121a

Pre-course task: topics in your field of study; start working on Online module 1

WEEK 1:  6.9.      
Assignments due: Submit A1 to Mycourses AND Bring a paper copy of Assignment 1 to class (pre-course task: topic research).
 
SESSION 1) •  Intro to the course
                     • Principles of successful communication
SESSION 2) •  Patterns of organisation: Problem-solution (A2)
                     •  Avoiding plagiarism

HOMEWORK: Online module 1; Write A2, introduction paragraph for your report
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WEEK 2:  13.9.                  
Assignments due: Online module 1 completed. Submit A2 and be prepared to share it in class – bring a paper copy!

SESSION 3) •  The concept of genre & aspects of style
                     •  Fast-track feedback on A2          
SESSION 4) •  Patterns of organisation: Definitions (A3) 

HOMEWORK:  Online modules 2-3; Write A3 (= definition paragraph), and include also the introduction paragraph, A2.
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WEEK 3: 20.9.
Assignments due: Online modules 2-3 completed; submit A3.

SESSION 5) • Punctuation review
                     • Writing the conclusion paragraph 
SESSION 6) • Introduction to oral presentations: Topic, purpose, organisation.
                       Giving and receiving feedback

HOMEWORK:  Online module 4; Write A4, First full draft of the recommendation.
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WEEK 4: 27.9.
Assignments due: Online module 4 completed; A4 submitted to MyCourses and be prepared to share in class.               

SESSION 7) • Peer feedback on A4
SESSION 8) • Beginning and ending a presentation   

HOMEWORK:  Start working on A5 Presentation outline; Final report, Recommendation, due on 22.10.!
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.WEEK 5: 4.10.
Homework due: keep working on the outline (A5)

SESSION 7) • Creating connections: metalanguage                             
SESSION 8) • Slide design

HOMEWORK:  A5 Presentation outline (notice the earlier deadline!); Prepare a practice version of your presentation for the rehearsals (A6), including the slides
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WEEK 6: 11.10.
Assignments due:  A5 Presentation outline due Mon 9.9.!
Submit your rehearsal slides (A6) to MyCourses before the practice session.

Presentation rehearsals (A6)
SESSION 9)  •  9.00-10.30  Groups 1-2-3
                      • 10.45-12.15 Groups 4-5-6  
                      • 13.30-15.00 If necessary            

HOMEWORK:  A7 Self-evaluation and analysis of presentation rehearsal (due within 48 h from the rehearsal)
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WEEK 7: 18.10.
Assignments due: Remember to submit the final version of your slides to MyCourses!

Final presentations:
SESSION 10)  •   9.00-10.30  Conference 1
                        •  10.45-12.15 Conference 2
                        •  14.00-15.30 Conference 3
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FINAL REPORT, Recommendation, due on Sun 22.10.2023!! 
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