English - Academic Presentation Skills C1 - C2
Module SZ0403
This module handbook serves to describe contents, learning outcome, methods and examination type as well as linking to current dates for courses and module examination in the respective sections.
Module version of SS 2022 (current)
There are historic module descriptions of this module. A module description is valid until replaced by a newer one.
Whether the module’s courses are offered during a specific semester is listed in the section Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature below.
| available module versions | ||
|---|---|---|
| SS 2022 | WS 2015/6 | WS 2012/3 |
Basic Information
SZ0403 is a semester module in English language at Bachelor’s level and Master’s level which is offered every semester.
This Module is included in the following catalogues within the study programs in physics.
- Catalogue of language courses as soft-skill courses
| Total workload | Contact hours | Credits (ECTS) |
|---|---|---|
| 90 h | 30 h | 3 CP |
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
This course allows students to practice and improve ability to carry out formal speaking tasks in English such as a class presentation, dissertation defense, department colloqium, conference talk or project proposals. All forms of presentations replicate academic speaking situations and include sections for question and answer or a debate format.
Learning Outcome
This course helps students to gain practical experience in a range of both graded and non-graded presentation scenarios designed to build confidence and improve delivery in English. The acquired techniques and skill set can be successfully transferred to a number of academic and professional presentation scenarios. Students learn how to effectively write, practice and evaluate presentations in addition to giving and receiving constructive peer feedback.
Preconditions
Ability to begin work at the C2 level as evidenced by a placement test score of at least 75 percent.
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
WS 2022/3
SS 2022
WS 2021/2
SS 2021
WS 2020/1
SS 2020
WS 2019/20
SS 2019
WS 2018/9
SS 2018
WS 2017/8
SS 2017
WS 2016/7
SS 2016
WS 2015/6
SS 2015
WS 2014/5
| Type | SWS | Title | Lecturer(s) | Dates | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE | 2 | sh - Academic Presentation Skills C1 - C2 |
eLearning |
Learning and Teaching Methods
This course makes use of recording and/or classroom evaluation to help students develop their public speaking skill and uses a variety of training techniques such as extemporaneous speaking and PechaKucha to hone specific skills.
Media
Text material, online platform, recordings. Videos and in-class modeled presentations and examples.
Literature
Handouts and selected extracts from published sources will be used in the course. Key literature will be advised by the teacher and/ or listed in the course description.
Module Exam
Description of exams and course work
Performance, testing the learning outcomes specified in the module description, is examined by a cumulative portfolio of competence and action-oriented tasks. These include four different graded extemporaneous speeches, three informative and one persuasive. Each graded speech contributes to 25% of the overall course grade. Aspects of proper delivery include proper oral citations, use of language, and implementation of rhetorical skills.
Students are evaluated on their ability to prepare and deliver speeches with the help of audio or visual aids and a handout. Depending on the course format, the presentations are delivered either live in person or via a video recording.
Where audio or video is recorded, the Basic Data Protection Regulation (DSGVO, Art. 12 -21) is observed.
Students are evaluated on their ability to prepare and deliver speeches with the help of audio or visual aids and a handout. Depending on the course format, the presentations are delivered either live in person or via a video recording.
Where audio or video is recorded, the Basic Data Protection Regulation (DSGVO, Art. 12 -21) is observed.