Presentation & Communication Techniques

Course title:
Presentation & Communication Techniques
Semester:
1
Level:
Practise
Learning outcomes of course unit:
Fundamentals of social competence, speaking, reading, writing and presentation skills in English. Sociocultural knowledge of economy, politics, culture and history, intercultural skills. Ability to successfully complete a study abroad programme. Ability to discuss and present specific economic topics in the English language.
Course contents:
Presentations on the contents of the degree programme. Research techniques, presentation structure and organisation, using media for presentations, presentation techniques. The effect of other's verbal and non-verbal communication. The contents of the course include facial expressions, gestures, rhetoric, body language, negotiation techniques, interview techniques, etc.
Recommended or required reading:
Bücher: MacKenzie, I.: English for Business Studies, 2nd ed., Cambridge, 2002. Brieger, N., Sweeney, S.: The Language of Business English, Hemel Hempstead, 1994. Crowther-Alwyn, J.: Business Roles, Cambridge, 1997. Crowther-Alwyn, J.: Business Roles 2, Cambridge, 1999.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods:
Lecture, group work, presentation and task discussion
Assessment methods and criteria:
Course with immanent examination character
Course language:
German
ECTS:
2.00
Course-hours-per-week (chw):
1.50
Course unit code:
V.SS1.1
Mode of delivery:
In-class course
Contact
Director of Studies:
Prof. (FH) Dr. Wolfgang Klose
+43 5372 71819 142
Wolfgang.Klosefh-kufstein.ac.at
Contact:
Monika Puchner
+43 5372 71819 102
Monika.Puchnerfh-kufstein.ac.at
Facts
Duration:
6 semesters
Organisational form:
Full Time study
Fees:
€ 363.36 + € 17 student union fee per semester
Language of instruction:
80% Deutsch, 20% Englisch
Qualification rewarded:
Bachelor of Arts in Business (B.A.)
Semester abroad:
Organized semester abroad, 5th semester

Level of qualification:
first cycle

Admission requirements:
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