Academic Presentations and Lectures in English

Academic Presentations and Lectures in English

What is the course about?

This one-week course focuses on the English language and communication skills needed to deliver better and more efficient lectures and courses in English to international students and / or to conference participants.

What preparation is required?

After registration, participants on this course programme will receive:

• a pre-course questionnaire that will help your trainers find out more about your learning needs

• a recommended reading list to prepare yourself for various aspects of the course

• information about York to prepare yourself for your cultural experience

• information about the Europass Mobility Certificate

  What are the course objectives?

  At the end of the course, you will:

• have developed and practised techniques for the design of engaging lectures and presentations

• have improved oral English communication skills, building confidence and fluency for delivering lectures and presentations

• have practised lectures and presentations, and received feedback on your effectiveness

• have learned techniques to add impact to your lectures and presentations

• have increased interpersonal communication skills central to successful communicationacross cultures, including relationship-building, influencing, and creating trus