Study Guide

Objectives

The student knows how to prepare and deliver an expert presentation taking into account the situation and the recipients.
The student knows how to act interactively, goal-oriented and responsible in group situations.
The student develops his writing, presentation and group communication skills as part of his professional skills.

Content

Features of text types necessary in studies and working life (e.g. memo and bulletin)
Basics of speech communication

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student has successfully completed all assignments and participated in the required number of lessons.

He writes comprehensibly and in a matter-of-fact style, if necessary imitating the document standard. The student makes use of sources if necessary, although their use and referencing is minimal. The substantiation of the claims is modest. The construction of the text is tentative, and there are points to be made in the form and style of the language.

The student is able to give his introductory speech with visual illustration in a matter-of-fact way, although there is a lot to note about its duration, structure, interactivity or voice use.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student has completed all assignments approved and according to the agreed schedule. The student shows activity and justifies his point of view. According to the given instructions, his performances take into account the situation and the recipient and are structurally functional.

The views expressed are well-founded, the source information is referenced appropriately and in such a way that the referencing links naturally to the rest of the presentation. Essential information is conveyed clearly, and the presentation is fairly error-free and follows the instructions.

The student takes the recipients and the situation into account in his presentations. During his structured speech, the student maintains eye contact with the audience and speaks in his own words.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has completed all tasks excellently in accordance with the agreed timetables and has participated actively and constructively in the teaching. He communicates convincingly, enthusiastically and interactively and justifies his opinion in a versatile manner. The language he uses is almost flawless and his style is impeccable.