The Art of Presenting
In The Art of Presenting, you are provided with the opportunity to build on existing speaking skills to become a more effective presenter. You will be able to deliver engaging and convincing presentations in an academic or professional setting, both live and online. You will be able to do so with confidence and in fluent English, using a variety of presentation techniques, language, and non-verbal tools.
During the course, you learn to adapt your style, language, delivery method and content of the presentation to the situation and your audience. Language and communication strategies, theater techniques, and creativity play a central role in this endeavor. The lessons are interactive with ample feedback from both the instructor and peers, but also include self- and peer assessment. Some vocabulary useful for presenting and common grammar mistakes made while presenting are also part of the course.
Please note that this course is taught on campus with the exception of one lesson on online presenting.
Target audience
This course is recommended for bachelor’s students as well as (pre-)master’s students whose general English skills are acceptable to good (CEFR-level estimated at B2+ or higher), but who want to specifically cultivate and/or improve their presentation/public speaking skills.
At the end of the course, you will be able to
- construct a presentation structure that is appropriate given the purpose of the presentation and indicate this structure clearly while delivering your presentation;
- employ vocal techniques that reflect the content of your presentation and engage the listener;
- present with confidence using appropriate body language, posture and gestures;
- use a register and vocabulary that are appropriate for the purpose and audience of the presentation, including using rhetorical techniques for effect;
- analyze your own presentation in terms of presentation techniques and effectiveness;
- analyze others’ presentation skills in terms of structure, presentation techniques and effectiveness and provide constructive feedback;
- create and incorporate visual support for your presentation (including physical objects);
- make spoken or written information accessible to a different audience and/or in a different medium or register.
Specifics
- This course is taught on campus with the exception of one lesson online (lesson 4 on online presenting). Before signing up, please check whether you will be able to come to campus at the scheduled time.
- 80% attendance is required.
- Learning a language takes time. Apart from attendance and exam preparation, you need to dedicate a considerable amount of time towards independent study. Although the exact number of hours needed to improve your language skills will depend on your current proficiency, age, learning habits and other factors, a significant time investment is needed to successfully complete this course. Therefore, you should carefully consider what your personal workload will be during the semester and consider whether you will be able to invest the time necessary to complete the activities for this course.
- In the event of an insufficient number of participants, the Language Center reserves the right to cancel a course.
The Art of Presenting in short
| Duration and course format | 7 x 2-hour classes + final presentations, 3 ECTS |
| Start | End of August and end of January |
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| Level | From minimum of B2+ to C1 (Common European Reference Framework ) |
| Read more | Course information and timetable |
Sign up
This course is intended for everyone who is highly educated. This means that you have a diploma at HAVO or VWO level and are therefore eligible for Higher Education in the Netherlands.
In our conditions, you can find more information about the registration period, etc.
If you do not know if the level of this course is appropriate for you, you can do the Student English Language Assessment (SELA) to get an indication of your language level.
Student at Tilburg University
- Students can register and deregister during the registration period via OSIRIS.
- On the page cashing in language vouchers, you can find, amongst other things, more information about how to register if you have no vouchers or insufficient vouchers and the registration period.
Read our conditions before registration.
Staff member at Tilburg University
- Tilburg University employees can take this language course at a reduced rate. The costs can be paid by yourself or by your employer. Please indicate this on the registration form.
- Registration is possible from the moment the timetable for the course is available.
Check the (de-)registration deadlines.
Read our conditions before registration.
Alumnus of Tilburg University
- Tilburg University alumni can take this language course at a reduced rate. The costs can be paid by yourself or by your employer. Please indicate this on the registration form.
- Registration is possible from the moment the timetable for the course is available.
Check the (de-)registration deadlines.
Read our conditions before registration.
External participant
- Professionals from outside Tilburg University can take this language. The costs can be paid by yourself or by your employer. Please indicate this on the registration form.
- Registration is possible from the moment the timetable for the course is available.
Check the (de-)registration deadlines.
Read our conditions before registration.