Master Thesis Proseminar B2+

The aim of the proseminar is to learn how to prepare and deliver public presentations. Classes are conducted in English, what is meant to prepare us for delivering lectures at international meetings and conferences.

Classroom

During each meeting, two students are giving presentations, which are commented and discussed. We are also watching and commenting

professional scientific presentations delivered in English by good public speakers.

Student's workload:

30h - attending the meetings - 1 ECTS

60h - preparation of the presentation and practice in its delivery - 2 ECTS

Total: 3 ECTS

Having completed the course the student:

KNOWLEDGE

- knows how to prepare and deliver outstanding presentations.

- knows the techniques, which help to capture and hold attention of an audience.

ABILITIES

- is able to prepare and deliver high-quality oral presentations in English.

- understands the importance of non-verbal communication in face-to-face interactions.

SOCIAL AWARENESS

- is aware of all the elements involved in successful public speaking.

- is aware of his/her strengths and and knows how to use them during presentations.

In order to obtain a course credit one needs to:

- give an oral presentation on a topic related to one’s Master Thesis or a field of study

- be present at most of the meetings

In particular, competencies at the B2+ level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) are subject to assessment.