UIIABP0039 Presentation Skills

Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Winter 2021
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. René Kron, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Radek Glabazňa, Ph.D., MA
Institute of Computer Science – Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Timetable of Seminar Groups
UIIABP0039/A: Wed 10:35–12:10 PraPed, R. Kron
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
This course aims at systematic improvement of presentation skills. Students will learn how to work with information, organize and present it, how to work with voice, body language, manage nervousness, work with the audience and respond to questions.
Learning outcomes
Students will be able to present materials in a convincing manner, using technological, rhetorical and purely physical devices, such as voice control, body language and work with the audience.
Syllabus
  • 1. Getting started.
  • 2. Fear fighting, Getting acquainted with your audience.
  • 3. Gathering data, Presenting data.
  • 4. Discussion and presentation on a given topic.
  • 5. Organising your Information, Introductions.
  • 6. Conclusions, Outlining.
  • 7. Physical Environment, Using Notes That Work for You.
  • 8. Discussion and presentation on a given topic.
  • 9. Visual Aids, Keeping them tuned in.
  • 10. What You Don´t Say Speaks Louder Than Words, Persuading an Audience.
  • 11. Are There Any Questions?, Group Presentation.
  • 12. Discussion and presentation on a given topic.
Literature
    required literature
  • THEOBALD, Theo. Develop your presentation skills. Second edition. Philadelphia: Kogan Page, 2013. ISBN 978-0-7494-6702-9. info
  • BRADBURY, Andrew. Successful presentation skills. 3rd ed. Philadelphia: Kogan Page, 2006. ISBN 978-0-7494-4560-7. info
  • SPARKS, Suzanne, Suzanne FITZGERALD and Melody TEMPLETON. Schaum's quick guide to great presentations. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1999. ISBN 0-07-022061-1. info
    recommended literature
  • Hoff, R.:. I Can See You Naked. A Universal Press Syndicate Company. 1988. info
Teaching methods
Seminar
Assessment methods
75% attendance at seminars. A 5-10 minute presentation of an approved topic.
Language of instruction
Czech
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2020, Winter 2022, Winter 2023, Winter 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Winter 2021, recent)
  • Permalink: https://is.slu.cz/course/fpf/winter2021/UIIABP0039