Basic information
- Study programme
- Lingwistyka stosowana (Applied Linguistics and Intercultural Communication)
- Speciality
- -
- Organizational unit
- Faculty of Modern Languages and Literatures
- Study level
- First-cycle programme
- Study form
- Full-time
- Education profile
- General academic
- Didactic cycle
- 2023/24
- Subject code
- 09LSAS.14S.04080.23
- Lecture languages
- English
- Course type
- Obligatory
- Block
- specialty subjects
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Period
Semester 3
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Activities and hours
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Number of ECTS points
3
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Goals
| Code | Goal |
| C1 | Learning how to prepare and make a public presentation |
| C2 | Learning the terminology typically used in speech writing |
| C3 | Developing the ability to consciously make use of verbal and non-verbal communication in public presentations |
| C4 | Developing the ability to interpret non-verbal cues in interpersonal communication and their implicit influence on the reception of a message |
| C5 | Learning rhetorical figures to increase linguistic expression and general communicative competence in public speaking |
Subject learning outcomes
| Code | Outcomes in terms of | Learning outcomes | Examination methods |
| Knowledge – Student: | |||
| W1 | knows how to make a public speech, give a public presentation (or make a public appearance) using multimedia (i.e. a projector connected to a computer, a lecture hall equipped with an audio system) | LSA_K1_W03, LSA_K1_W05, LSA_K1_W08 | Written colloquium, Multimedia presentation |
| W2 | understands and knows how to use the correct vocabulary and prepare a text of a public speech (in writing), based on an advanced knowledge of the foreign language associated with a given specialisation | LSA_K1_W02, LSA_K1_W04, LSA_K1_W08 | Written colloquium, Multimedia presentation |
| W3 | knows and understands eristic techniques, rhetorical tropes and figures, and principles of argumentation used in public speaking | LSA_K1_W02, LSA_K1_W06, LSA_K1_W07, LSA_K1_W08 | Written colloquium |
| Skills – Student: | |||
| U1 | is able to analyse statements and public appearances made by politicians, business people or popular scientists in the language of a given specialisation | LSA_K1_U01, LSA_K1_U03, LSA_K1_U05, LSA_K1_U06 | Written colloquium, Multimedia presentation |
| U2 | is able to use in a contextually appropriate manner both verbal and non-verbal resources, based on a knowledge of selected aspects of applied linguistics | LSA_K1_U06, LSA_K1_U07, LSA_K1_U08 | Multimedia presentation |
| U3 | is able to recognise cultural differences in the context of public appearances in various regions of the world | LSA_K1_U06, LSA_K1_U11, LSA_K1_U12 | Multimedia presentation |
| U4 | is able to give a presentation in a public forum based on the latest trends in public speaking using information technology and multimedia (a computer connected to an overhead projector in modern lecture halls with audio-video systems) | LSA_K1_U04, LSA_K1_U05, LSA_K1_U06, LSA_K1_U08 | Written colloquium, Multimedia presentation |
| Social competences – Student: | |||
| K1 | is ready to critically analyse their own performances and to spot and improve weaknesses in them | LSA_K1_K01, LSA_K1_K02 | Multimedia presentation |
Study content
| No. | Course content | Subject learning outcomes | Activities |
| 1. |
The structure of a presentation. Generating interest; logical connections; concluding. |
W1, W2, W3, U1, U2, K1 | Conversatory classes |
| 2. |
The fear of public speaking. How to deal with stress while giving a public presentation. |
W1, U1, U2, K1 | Conversatory classes |
| 3. |
Specialist terminology in public speaking. |
W2, W3, U2, U4 | Conversatory classes |
| 4. |
The analysis of public appearances (Ted Talks; Toast Masters). Verbal and non-verbal resources used in public performances. |
W1, W2, W3, U1, U2, U3, U4, K1 | Conversatory classes |
| 5. |
The composition. Fundamental terms in rhetorics. Rhetorical figures increasing communicative competence and verbal expression. |
W1, W2, W3, U1, U3, U4, K1 | Conversatory classes |
| 6. |
Non-verbal signals in public speaking. Ekman and Friesen’s (1969) classification of non-verbal behaviours. Proxemics. Vocal modulation. |
W1, W3, U2, U4, K1 | Conversatory classes |
| 7. |
The elements of persuasive communication in public presentations - practical aspects, based on the examples of political speeches. |
W2, W3, U1, U4, K1 | Conversatory classes |
| 8. |
Intercultural elements in public presentations (facial expressions, gestures, body language, clothing). |
W1, U1, U2, K1 | Conversatory classes |
| 9. |
Practice. Student presentations. The analysis of the public presentations given by students. |
W1, W2, W3, U1, U2, U3, U4, K1 | Conversatory classes |
Additional information
| Activities | Teaching and learning methods and activities |
|---|---|
| Conversatory classes | Lecture with a multimedia presentation of selected issues, Conversation lecture, Discussion, Case study, Problem-based learning |
| Activities | Credit conditions |
|---|---|
| Conversatory classes |
To pass the course the student is required to: |
Literature
Obligatory- German, Kathleen M. 2017. Principles of public speaking. New York: Routledge.
- Rossette-Crake, Fiona. 2019. Public Speaking and the New Oratory: A Guide for Non-native Speakers. Cham: Palgrave Macmillan.
- O'Rourke, James S. 2019. The Truth About Confident Presenting: All You Need to Know to Make Winning Presentations, Fearlessly and Painlessly. London: Anthem Press.
- Grussendorf, M. 2008. English for Presentations. Berlin: Cornelsen Verlag GmbH & Co OHG. (Pozycja dostępna online).
- DeVito, Joseph A. 2003. The essential elements of public speaking. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
- Gallo, C. 2014. Talk Like TED. New York: St. Martin’s Griffin.
- Verdeber, Rudolph F., Sellnow, Deanna D. and Verdeber, Katherine S. 2012. The challenge of effective speaking. Boston: Wadsworth/Cengage Learning.
- Authentic recordings of speeches and presentations.
Calculation of ECTS points
| Activities | Activity hours* | |
| Conversatory classes | 30 | |
| Preparation for classes | 15 | |
| Reading the indicated literature | 10 | |
| Preparation for the assessment | 15 | |
| Preparation of a multimedia presentation | 15 | |
| Other | 5 | |
| Student workload |
Hours
90
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| Number of ECTS points |
ECTS
3
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* academic hour = 45 minutes