English Speaking Skills 2: Giving presentations in English (Nonnative Postdoc, PhD and MPhil by Research Engineering ONLY)
Provided by: ELU
Thu 25 Apr, Thu 2 May, ... Thu 6 Jun 2013 – Department of Engineering, Language Unit Meeting Room
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- Thu 25 Apr 2013 11:15 In progress
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Description: This course is intended for non-native speakers who wish to improve their skills in giving presentations in English.
Target audience:
- Non-Native Postdocs, PhD and MPhil by Research students from the Department of Engineering
- Further details regarding Engineering Language Unit's eligibility criteria are available
Duration: Seven sessions of two hours
Sessions:
Number of sessions: 7
| Date | Time | Venue | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 25 Apr | 11:15 - 13:15 | Department of Engineering, Language Unit Meeting Room | Sheila Dodds |
| Thu 2 May | 11:15 - 13:15 | Department of Engineering, Language Unit Meeting Room | Sheila Dodds |
| Thu 9 May | 11:15 - 13:15 | Department of Engineering, Language Unit Meeting Room | Sheila Dodds |
| Thu 16 May | 11:15 - 13:15 | Department of Engineering, Language Unit Meeting Room | Sheila Dodds |
| Thu 23 May | 11:15 - 13:15 | Department of Engineering, Language Unit Meeting Room | Sheila Dodds |
| Thu 30 May | 11:15 - 13:15 | Department of Engineering, Language Unit Meeting Room | Sheila Dodds |
| Thu 6 Jun | 11:15 - 13:15 | Department of Engineering, Language Unit Meeting Room | Sheila Dodds |
Format: Class work and individual study
Frequency: Yearly
Prerequisites:
- Participants must be Non-native speakers
Aims: To provide opportunities for you to practise the language needed to give effective presentations in English. The course will help you to build your confidence by providing opportunities for you to give short presentations to the rest of the group.
Topics covered:
- Common areas of difficulty for non-native speakers
- Pronunciation, particularly focusing on field specific terms
- Vocabulary for effective presentations
- Cultural differences in presentation styles
- The language of question and answer sessions and seminars
Syallabus: Course syllabus is available
Related courses:
- English Speaking Skills 1 (Nonnative PhD Engineering Students and Postdocs ONLY)
- English Pronunciation Skills (Nonnative Postdoc, PhD and MPhil by RESEARCH Engineering ONLY)
- English Focus on Writing 1 (Nonnative PhD Engineering Students and Postdocs ONLY)
- English Focus on Writing 2 (Nonnative Postdoc, PhD and MPhil by RESEARCH Engineering ONLY)
- English Focus on Writing 3 - Session 6 (Nonnative Postdoc, PhD and MPhil by Research Engineering ONLY)
- English: Writing Skills Two week intensive (Nonnative Postdoc, PhD and MPhil by RESEARCH Engineering ONLY)
- English Writing Surgery - 4 WEEK COURSE ( Nonnative Postdoc, PhD and MPhil by Research Engineering ONLY)
- English: Researcher Development Writing Skills Workshop - Planning and Writing the Literature Review (Native and Nonnative Postdoc, PhD and MPhil by Research Engineering ONLY)
- English: Researcher Development Writing Skills Workshop - Preparing Successful Poster Presentations (Native and Nonnative Postdoc, PhD and MPhil by RESEARCH Engineering ONLY)
- English: Researcher Development Writing Skills Workshop - Presenting your Results and Findings (Native and Nonnative Postdoc, PhD and MPhil by Research Engineering ONLY)
- English: Researcher Development Writing Skills Workshop - What makes a good Abstract and Title? (Native and Nonnative Postdoc, PhD and MPhil by RESEARCH Engineering ONLY)
- English: Researcher Development Writing Skills Workshop - Working on the Discussion and Conclusions Sections (Native and Nonnative Postdoc, PhD and MPhil by RESEARCH Engineering ONLY)
- English: Cultural Awareness Workshop
- English: Grammar Workshops (Nonnative PhD Engineering Students and Postdocs ONLY)
Theme: English
