Instructors:	Univ.Prof. Dr. Bettina Fuhrmann
Type:	PI
Weekly hours:	1
Members (max.):	12
Registration period:	09/29/08 to 10/03/08
Note:	Deposit for course participation ¿ 20,00 (please see the commented version of the university calendar for details)

Class objective(s) (learning outcomes)

Students will learn how to
1.    develop a thorough understanding of effective communication,
2.    prepare and make effective presentations that inform the audience and/or persuade them to act,
3.    identify critical aspects of nonverbal communication,
4.    use media professionally,
5.    develop the analytical skills required to evaluate presentations and give feedback.

Teaching and learning method(s)

presentations
discussions
group work
video analysis

Criteria for successful completion

active participation in class
presentation

Availability of instructor(s) for contact by students

mailto:Soziale.Kompetenz@wu-wien.ac.at

Day	Date	Time	Room
Tuesday	12/09/08	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	SR 2.20 (A) (Aff)
Friday	12/19/08	10:00 AM - 02:00 PM	SR 2.20 (A) (Aff)
Saturday	12/20/08	10:00 AM - 01:00 PM	SR 2.25 (B)
Monday	12/22/08	10:00 AM - 01:00 PM	SR 2.20 (A) (Aff)

This course explores the importance of communicating effectively in business. Focusing on presentations intended to inform and persuade audiences, we will discuss ways in which presentations can be made clear, effective and persuasive. The course deals not only with verbal communication, but also covers important aspects of nonverbal communication (such as body language).

Unit	Date	Contents
1	09.12.2008, 10.00-12.00	First meeting S.2.20. Your participation is mandatory!
2	19.12..2008, 10.00-14.00	Principles of effective communication and clear presentations group work and discussion video analysis
3	20.12..2008, 10.00-13.00	presentations of students in class discussion video analysis
4	22.12..2008, 10.00-13.00	presentations of students in class discussion video analysis course evaluation