Diplomacy and Intercultural Relations: Module 2 - Introduction to Public Speaking Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: W1-S2FA19.2021

Module name: Diplomacy and Intercultural Relations: Module 2 - Introduction to Public Speaking
Module code: W1-FA-AD-S2-WWP-3
Programme code: W1-S2FA19.2021
Semester:
  • winter semester 2025/2026
  • winter semester 2024/2025
  • winter semester 2023/2024
  • winter semester 2022/2023
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Description:
The overall aim of the course is to develop students' competences in the areas of public speaking and self-presentation. The student deepens his or her knowledge in the fields covered by the study program and develops competences related to the art of public speaking and argumentation in a foreign language. The specific objectives of the course are: to develop presentation and communication skills based on particular strategies of public speaking selected with the help of the instructor. Classes focus on workshop-based exercises emphasizing the development of verbal and non-verbal communication skills, assertiveness, influencing techniques, and the student's ability to efficiently attain goals. The classes engage students in discussions related to current social, cultural, economic and political topics, thus contributing to the development of students' language competences.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of the module Diplomacy and Intercultural Relations: Module 2 - Rhetoric and Eristics
Key reading:
Specified in the syllabus
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
is aware of the broader context of his public presentations and is able to critically and constructively discuss positions and views related to their contents [AD_S2_DP2-WWP_K_1]
 FA2_K05 [3/5]
is able to independently, critically and creatively use available sources in order to analyze and organize selected issues for the purpose of the planned presentation [AD_S2_DP2-WWP_U_1]
 FA2_U01 [3/5]
is able to present the issue he has developed in accordance with the rules applicable to public discourse in English, observing the principle of the objectivity of the argument [AD_S2_DP2-WWP_U_2]
 FA2_U01 [3/5]
can create a professional multimedia presentation complementing the speech [AD_S2_DP2-WWP_U_3]
 FA2_U06 [3/5]
has in-depth knowledge of a selected issue in the field of humanities within the areas related to his or her specialization in the discipline of English philology [AD_S2_DP2-WWP_W_1]
 FA2_W03 [2/5]
knows the basic principles of public speaking and self-presentation [AD_S2_DP2-WWP_W_2]
 FA2_W08 [3/5]
knows and understands the basic concepts and principles of industrial property protection and copyright [AD_S2_DP2-WWP_W_3]
 FA2_W01 [2/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Student presentations [AD-S2-DP2-WWP_w_1]
Students deliver their presentations in front of the group
 AD_S2_DP2-WWP_K_1 AD_S2_DP2-WWP_U_1 AD_S2_DP2-WWP_U_2 AD_S2_DP2-WWP_U_3 AD_S2_DP2-WWP_W_1 AD_S2_DP2-WWP_W_2 AD_S2_DP2-WWP_W_3
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
practical classes [AD-S2-DP2-WWP_fs_1]
Interactive methods; workshop meetings focusing on the analyzes of selected public speeches and aimed at preparing student presentations
 30
Developing presentations, preparing public addresses, discussing and reviewing speeches available online.
 30 Student presentations [AD-S2-DP2-WWP_w_1]
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