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Speak Up! – Rhetoric Basics

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We need effective and persuasive communication in order to share information, spread research and affect others. Besides scientific expertise, we want to convey self-assurance and professionalism. It’s easy to speak up! This seminar develops vital rhetoric skills that enable you to perform confidently in a variety of situations in which public speaking is required (from conference settings and scientific discussions to interviews, etc.). This seminar offers a particular focus on structuring arguments as well as on performance techniques (stage presence, body language, gestures) and includes a video recording.

Intended Learning Outcomes

• Preparing your ground: you are able to apply methods to clarify your communication purpose, goals and values.
• Strengthening your arguments: you know how to use basic rhetorical structures, positive language and stylistic devices for convincing argumentation, flow and memorability.
• Thinking on your feet: you are capable of using a simple grid for answering all questions. You know ways to deal with negative audience responses and define your personal strategy for these cases—words, posture.
• Taking your space: you are familiar with methods for greater stage presence, positive body language and a choice of gestures and states.
• Speaking up: you are able to connect with your purpose, passion and message as you engage with your audience. You know how to give your voice room using basic voice training elements and how to relax using methods for stress reduction.

Didactic Methods

Trainer input, partner discussion, examples, exercises, individual speech, video analysis, feedback

Requirements 

You are asked to prepare (at least the outline of) a short individual presentation/speech/interview (3-5 min.) for your personal practice and camera recording in advance. During the workshop you'll have about one extra hour for working on it.

The workshop is planned as an in-person event. You are required to comply with the hygiene measures in effect at the time of the event.

Proficiency in English at the B2 level of competency is required.

Dates

May 27, 2022, 9:30 am–6 pm, and
May 28, 2022, 9:30 am–6 pm

Target group

Doctoral candidates and postdocs from all disciplines

Modalities

Maximum number of 10 participants
Internal 50 EUR
External 150 EUR

Registration

Please register until May 12, 2022 using the online registration form.