ClassInfo - Spring 2018 Public Affairs Classes Taught by Diana Beck

Spring 2018 | PA 5926 Section 002: Presentation Skills: How to Inspire Your Audience and Change the World (54946)

Instructor(s): Diana Beck
Class Component:: Lecture
Credits:: 1 Credit
Grading Basis:: Student Option No Audit
Instructor Consent:: No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:: In Person Term Based
Times and Locations:: Second Half of Term

03/19/2018 - 05/04/2018

Tue 04:15PM - 05:45PM

UMTC, West Bank

Blegen Hall 210
Enrollment Status:: Open (9 of 15 seats filled)
Also Offered:: (Tentative) Spring 2025
(Tentative) Fall 2024
(Tentative) Fall 2023
(Tentative) Fall 2022
(Tentative) Spring 2022

Course Catalog Description:: Learn techniques for making effective, persuasive presentations to different kinds of audiences. Practice is essential to improve speaking skills and reduce anxiety. Students practice by recording brief weekly presentations and making class presentations in a supportive environment. Techniques for using Powerpoint to create effective slides are practiced. Course components include presentation assignments; peer reviews; readings/videos and reflections; and class participation. May be repeated once.
Class Notes:: http://classinfo.umn.edu/?beckd+PA5926+Spring2018
Class Description:: Learn techniques for making effective, persuasive presentations to different kinds of audiences. Practice is essential to improve speaking skills and reduce anxiety. Students practice by recording brief weekly presentations and making class presentations in a supportive environment. Techniques for using Powerpoint to create effective slides are practiced. Course components include presentation assignments; peer reviews; readings/videos and reflections; and class participation. May be repeated once.
Grading:: 50% Presentations
30% Class participation and feedback to other students
20% Written assignments
Textbooks:: https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/54946/1183
Syllabus:: http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/beckd_PA5926_Spring2018.pdf
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:: 30 March 2018

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