FACULTY OF BUSINESS
Department of International Trade and Finance
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GEAR 214 | Course Introduction and Application Information
| Course Name |
Presentation Skills in Communication
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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GEAR 214
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Fall/Spring
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1
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2
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3
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4
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| Prerequisites |
None
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| Course Language | ||||||
| Course Type |
Second Foreign Language
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| Course Level |
-
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| Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
| Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | - | |||||
| Course Coordinator | - | |||||
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| Assistant(s) | - | |||||
| Course Objectives | This course aims to improve in students two very important and desirable skills in interpersonal communication: (1) Communicating effectively and efficiently using audio-visual media; (2) Persuading the audience into complying with the aim of the presentation / presenter. |
| Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Description | This course aims to equip the students with the fifth language proficiency skill: Sharing information through effective presentations (the original four were: Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing) It aims to create awareness regarding the importance of interpersonal communication skills and does this through both theory and practice. |
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Core Courses | |
| Major Area Courses | ||
| Supportive Courses | ||
| Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
| Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
| Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
| 1 | Introduction of Lecture Sources and Software Explanation of the general design and approach of the course. First exposure to the process of communication, past and present. | Just come to class with an open mind. |
| 2 | Weekly subjects, presentations skills, verbal / non-verbal communication Non-verbal communication in more detail | Course Book: Business Communication Today, Bovée, Courtland, & Thill, John V., 12th Edition, 2014, Prentice Hall, |
| 3 | Warm up: Why you need presentation skills, importance of communication in business, FAQ / Q&A, The meaning of effective communication | Chapter 1 (pp 40 – 68) |
| 4 | 5W1H approach to successful communication Secrets of successful orators | Chapter 4 (pp 123 – 148) |
| 5 | Express your feelings through role-play Sample presentations | Chapter 5 (pp 152 – 177) |
| 6 | What to present: Content, idea, tip Idea generation techniques: Story-teller's tour, Brain-storming, Utilizing field sources, et al. | Chapter 6 (pp 182 – 206) |
| 7 | Persuasive messages: AIDA as the road plan Sample presentations | Chapter 12 |
| 8 | How to find and process information Secondary sources Primary sources How to present words, typography, visuals, symbols, fonts and other written characters, use of colors | Chapter 7, 8, 9 summary; Short review of Chapter 6 Steve Jobs in Apple videos |
| 9 | How to write a manuscript format report as a basis for the presentation | Chapters 14 and 15 (pp 437 – 494) |
| 10 | How to prepare a professional presentation | Chapters 16 and 17 (pp 506 – 552) |
| 11 | MIDTERM EXAM | |
| 12 | Student Presentations | |
| 13 | Student Presentations | |
| 14 | Student Presentations | |
| 15 | Review of the semester | |
| 16 | Final Project |
| Course Notes/Textbooks | Course Book: Business Communication Today, Bovée, Courtland, & Thill, John V., 12th Edition, 2014, Prentice Hall, |
| Suggested Readings/Materials | A long list to be presented by the Lecturer on the opening day TED talks Videos to be supplied by the Lecturer |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
| Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
| Participation |
1
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15
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| Laboratory / Application | ||
| Field Work | ||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
1
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5
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| Portfolio | ||
| Homework / Assignments |
1
|
10
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| Presentation / Jury |
2
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40
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| Project | ||
| Seminar / Workshop | ||
| Oral Exams | ||
| Midterm |
1
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30
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| Final Exam | ||
| Total |
| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade | ||
| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade | ||
| Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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3
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48
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| Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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0
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| Study Hours Out of Class |
0
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| Field Work |
0
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| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
1
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12
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12
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| Portfolio |
0
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| Homework / Assignments |
1
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20
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20
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| Presentation / Jury |
2
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25
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50
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| Project |
0
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| Seminar / Workshop |
0
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| Oral Exam |
0
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| Midterms |
1
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30
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30
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| Final Exam |
0
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| Total |
160
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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| 1 | To be able to identify and analyze problems in the field of trade and finance, and to develop solutions. |
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| 2 | To be able to use the theoretical and practical knowledge gained in the field of International Trade and Finance. | |||||
| 3 | To be able to analyze the developments in global markets by using critical thinking skills. | |||||
| 4 | To be able to analyze and interpret data in the field of finance, commerce and economics by using information technologies effectively. | |||||
| 5 | To be able to acquire knowledge about the legal regulations and practices in the field. | |||||
| 6 | To be able to foresee and define the risks that could be encountered in the field of trade and finance and to take decisions to manage such risks. | |||||
| 7 | To be able to acquire and use verbal and numerical skills necessary for the nature of international trade and finance program. | |||||
| 8 | To be able to obtain, synthesize and report the information related to the fields of trade and finance. | |||||
| 9 | To be able to contribute to the solution of problems as individual, team member or leader. | |||||
| 10 | To be able to evaluate the issues related to the field with an ethical perspective and social sensitivity. |
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| 11 | To be able to collect data in the areas of International Trade and Finance and communicate with colleagues in a foreign language ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1). | |||||
| 12 | To be able to speak a second foreign at a medium level of fluency efficiently. | |||||
| 13 | To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout human history to their field of expertise. | |||||
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