Schedule

Also available in printable version as ‘Syllabus’

Session 1 (13.00-16.00, Monday, 4 January)

Introductions

Course overview

Communication strategy

Instructions for A1 Written request 

A1 Orion case analysis (in teams)

 

Prepare for next class:

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

Submit in ‘A1 Written Request 1st Version - Team Submission for Peer Feedback’ in MyCourses by 12.00 Tuesday. Another team will give you feedback in class. The final version will be due on Thursday.

 

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

Session 2 (13.00-17.00, Tuesday, 5 January)Note extra 1 hour today

Effective writing

A1 Written request 1st version analysis:

  • Peer feedback 
  • Improvement exercises
  • Teams share screen of their A1 for class feedback

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 assignment).

Submit in ‘A1 Written Request 1st Version - Team Submission for Peer Feedback’ in MyCourses by 12.00 today. 

 

Prepare for next class:

  1. A1: Written request final version (team assignment). Each team to email to teacher by 13.00 on Thursday.
  2. Read Input 4 (impactful presentations), available in MyCourses
  3. A2a 1st version:

Choose A2 topic

Prepare A2a draft version to show peers in class

Come to class prepared to present your topic (max. 2 minutes, no slides) - explain context + how you will plan your presentation (eg arguments).

Wednesday, 6 January: Epiphany

No course activities

Session 3 (13.00-16.00, Thursday, 7 January)

Presentation techniques

Present A2a 1st version:

  • In pairs, read & give feedback on each other’s A2a draft version

A2 presentation of topics (max. 2 minutes, no slides)

 

Due today: 

  • A1 final version (team assignment). Each team to email to teacher by 13.00 on Thursday.
  • Choose A2 topic: 

Show draft A2a to peers in class

Present your topic (max. 2 minutes, no slides) - explain context + how you will plan your presentation (eg arguments).

 

Prepare for next class:

  • A2a: Individual, 5-min persuasive presentation outline

Upload to MyCourses by 13.00 on Friday.

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

Session 4 (13.00-16.00, Friday, 8 January)

Nonverbal communication

A2b Individual persuasive presentations in small groups 

Instructions for A4 team presentation

In-class post-presentation discussion of common presentation pros & cons (contributes to A5 Critical reflection)

 

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; prepare A4 presentation teaser (max. 60 seconds) to present in class

Session 5 (13.00-16.00, Monday, 11 January)

A3 In-class test (in My Courses): quiz on readings + written task

Visual design

A4 Presentation teasers (max. 60 seconds)

 

Due today: 

  • A3 In-class test in class

 

Prepare for next class:

  • A4 presentation visuals and arguments

Session 6 (13.00-17.00, Tuesday, 12 January) Note extra 1 hour today

Individual team-teacher consultation sessions: A4 Presentation feedback on strategy summary (arguments) & visuals

Due today:

  •  A4 Presentation strategy summary (arguments) & visuals

Session 7 (13.00-17.00, Wednesday, 13January)

Note extra 1 hour today

 A4 Team presentations

 

Due today:

  • A4: Team presentations

 

Due next:

  • A5: Individual critical appraisal. Return to MyCourses by 11 pm on Friday, 15 January.
  • A6 Contribution to group assessment work (part of A6 Participation). Return to MyCourses by 11 pm on Friday, 15 January.