Instructors:	Univ.Prof. Dr. Bettina Fuhrmann
Type:	PI
Weekly hours:	1
Members (max.):	12
Registration period:	09/24/10 to 09/28/10
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

Prerequisites according to degree program

1) Diplomstudien (auslaufend): freies Wahlfach

2) Bachelorstudien: Teilnahmebestätigung, keine ECTS (Enrichment)

Teaching and learning method(s)

presentations
discussions
group work
video analysis

Criteria for successful completion

active participation in class
presentations and material/media used for presenting

Availability of instructor(s) for contact by students

For organisational information (regarding attendance of the workshop) please write to: mailto:soziale.kompetenz@wu.ac.at
For specific information as regard to content of the workshop please write to:
mailto:bettina.fuhrmann@wu-wien.ac.at

Miscellaneous

A deposit of € 20 will be levied. You find the dates to pay here: http://www.wu.ac.at/wipaed/aktuelles
If you do not pay you will lose your place on the course. The deposit will be repaid at the end of the seminar. De-registration is possible 21 days before the seminar starts. A doctor’s certification is necessary in case of illness.

Please be punctual: if you come late you may lose your place on the course!

Day	Date	Time	Room
Friday	10/22/10	08:30 AM - 12:00 PM	SR 2.17 (A)
Thursday	10/28/10	09:00 AM - 01:00 PM	SR 2.27 (B)
Friday	10/29/10	09:00 AM - 01:00 PM	SR 2.26 (C)

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	Contents
1	Principles of effective communication and clear presentations group work and discussion video analysis
2	presentations of students in class discussion video analysis
3	presentations of students in class discussion video analysis course evaluation