English: Communicating with Impact (ILV)

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Course numberB4.06360.40.861
Course codeECI
Curriculum2024
Semester of degree program Semester 4
Mode of delivery Presence- and Telecourse
Units per week0,8
ECTS credits1,0
Language of instruction English

Upon successful completion of the course, students are able to:

  • examine the structure, content and tools of a persuasive oral presentation
  • present ideas coherently and persuasively to others
  • expand their vocabulary in the field of sustainability, diversity, and inclusion
  • develop strategies for dealing with (challenging) questions
  • give feedback to others to help develop their own ability for self-reflection

  • The language, content, structure and style of a persuasive business presentation
  • Persuasive presentation skills (voice, delivery and purpose)
  • Dealing with (difficult) questions

Harvard Business Review (2020): HBR's 10 Must Reads on Public Speaking and Presenting, Brighton.

Haunts, S. (2022): Powerful Presentations. Sellying Your Story on Stage or In The Boardroom, Ave Berkeley: Apress Berkeley, CA.

Powell, M. (2010): Dynamic Presentations. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Powell, M. (2011): Presenting in English. How to give successful presentations, Boston: Cengage.

Lecture, group work and presentations

Cumulative module grade: The individual course grade of ILV "English: Communicating with Impact" is incorporated into the overall module grade and is weighted in accordance with its assigned ECTS-Credits.

Assessment type: continuous assessment
Assessment method/s: group presentation, class participation, homework