Gain awareness on how to set up an effective presentation, from choice of contents to delivery
Course Prerequisites
There are no technical prerequisites. The course is aimed at students of the last years who needs to present publicly their work (e.g., master thesis)
Teaching Methods
Classroom lectures with slides and many practical exercises, also in groups. Given the strongly interactive nature of the course, in-class attendance is essential for a full learning experience.
Assessment Methods
Mini-presentation, 5 minutes long, with slides, on a technical topic, accessible to a non-specialized university-level audience. Upon the student’s request, the presentation may be given in English.
Texts
Suggested readings: - G. Reynolds, Presentation Zen, 2012, New Riders, 296 pp. - D. and C. Heath, Made to Stick, 2010, Random House, 323 pp. - D. Carnegie, Come parlare in pubblico e convincere gli altri, 2007 e successive ristampe, Tascabili Bompiani, 209 pp. - R.A. Lake, Saper presentare, Nuova edizione rivista e aggiornata, 2011 e successive ristampe, Franco Angeli, 136 pp.
Contents
Choosing, organizing and formatting the contents of a presentation. Strategies to communicate effectively. Preparation of the slides. Use of verbal and non-verbal communication.
Course Language
Italian
More information
Requests of further information to: alessandro.bacchetta@unipv.it or mainino@unipv.it. It is possible to arrange personal appointments by email with the instructors, in person or remotely, also after 6:00 PM.
