Academic Oral Communication (elective module)
2019/2020
Content, progress and pedagogy of the module
This module comprises a course in theory of oral presentation and communication of academic material to different target groups. The course is organised around theory and practical exercises.
Learning objectives
Knowledge
- the selected subject area and relevant theory pertaining to it
- relevant communication theory and presentation technique
- the significance of different oral communication methods in relation to defined target groups
Skills
- structuring a delimited and coherent professional academic presentation
- analysing and adapting to specific academic communication situations
Competences
- oral presentation of complex academic material of international and intercultural relevance in an academic, clear, balanced and targeted manner.
Extent and expected workload
5 ECTS
Exam
Exams
| Name of exam | Academic Oral Communication |
| Type of exam | Oral exam
An internal oral examination in: Academic Oral Communication.
The examination is an individual presentation of an academic issue followed by a dialogue (examination form a). The issue is chosen by the student from within the disciplinary areas of the programme on the basis of the courses offered in the programme. The examination will be based on a subject description of 1-1½ pages, which must be approved in advance by the examiner. Duration of examination: 30 minutes, including voting and communication of grade, with motivation. |
| ECTS | 5 |
| Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
| Type of grading | Internal examination |
| Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures |
Facts about the module
| Danish title | Akademisk faglig formidling |
| Module code | KACCG20168 |
| Module type | Course |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Autumn
|
| ECTS | 5 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Study Board | Study Board of Cross-Cultural Studies |
| Department | Department of Culture and Learning |
| Faculty | The Faculty of Humanities |
