ENGAGING AN INTERNATIONAL AUDIENCE IN SEMINARS, CONFERENCES AND LECTURES
Date
14th/15th October 2024
Time
9 am - 3.30 pm
Lecturer
Theo Best, Write English GbR, Köln
Number of Participants
7 to 12
Place
Room 104, 1th Floor of "University Main Building", Universitätsplatz 1, 18055 Rostock
Language
English
Target Audience
PhDs and Postdocs
Participation Fee
free of charge
Course Description
This two-day workshop aims to equip participants for the challenge of delivering lectures in English to an international audience, including participants from Germany and around the world. Throughout the workshop, participants will learn to address the intercultural aspects of lecturing and learning, emphasizing the use of appropriate and inclusive language. The program will provide insights into understanding the diverse perspectives of audiences and discovering effective strategies to foster engagement.
To apply the acquired knowledge, the two days will conclude with a practical session, during which participants will have the opportunity to put theory into practice. Following this session, detailed feedback will be provided by the lecturer and colleagues to enhance the learning experience
Content
• Preparing to speak: breath, posture and voice
• Understanding cultural differences in teaching and learning situations in English
• Increasing awareness of ones’ own and other cultural contexts of learning
• Exploring the characteristics of a great teacher
• Internationalising curricula
• Integrating others’ perspectives
• Avoiding misinterpretations
• Developing a repertoire of planning possibilities for teaching and learning in English
*Conditions for Participation
Members of the Graduate Academy can use their virtual member budget to cover the course fees. The registration for the workshop is binding. Our conditions for participation apply.