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To improve key English academic and business skills for preparing and delivering a conference presentation and networking

The aims of the program are:

• to define the purpose of a presentation while considering audience
• to develop skills for writing a clear and attractive conference proposal
• to broaden understanding of planning, structuring and writing a presentation
• to introduce and expand upon language used in presentations
• to practice and develop skills in voice projection, using visual aids, body language and audience participation
• to develop skills in fielding and answering questions
• to build confidence and professionalism, and manage nerves through consistent and monitored presentation practice
• to provide controlled and freer speaking practice opportunities for meeting peers when networking

Assessment: Formative and summative, based on written work and spoken presentations
Content Areas: English for presentations and conference attendance
Course time: 30 hours/week