Transferable Skills for Engineering: Assertive Communication and Presentation Techniques (advanced module)

Code:

CTECAT01

Acronym:

CTECATA

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
CNAEF	Engineering and related techniques

Instance: 2023/2024 - 1S (of 01-09-2023 to 31-07-2024)

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	https://sigarra.up.pt/feup/pt/ucurr_geral.ficha_uc_view?pv_ocorrencia_id=410081
Responsible unit:	Department of Informatics Engineering
Course/CS Responsible:	Transferable skills for engineering: Assertive Communication and Presentation Techniques (advanced module)

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
CTECAT	9	Syllabus	1	-	1,5	14	40,5
PDEEC	7	Syllabus	1	-	1,5	14	40,5
PDQUI	0	PE_Doctoral Degree Program in Chemistry	1	-	1,5	14	40,5

Teaching language

English

Objectives

. Identify key aspects of assertiveness, the characteristics of the different modes of communication and the advantages of an effective presentation, with particular emphasis on events linked to the development of the PhD.
. Use an assertive communication profile and utilize procedures to prepare, implement and defend a successful presentation in order to master the communication interactions inherent in the PhD, including participation in meetings, congresses, conferences and presentation/defense of his thesis.
. Be aware of changes to be made to ensure increasing effectiveness of the ability to communicate assertively and continuous improvement of the basic skills to perform with high mastery academic and/or professional presentations in the engineering areas.

Learning outcomes and competences

At the end of this course, students of 3rd cycle should be able to successfully manage their assertive communication skills and his ability to make effective presentations using a rational, logical and convincing argumentation, either in defense of his doctoral thesis or in future professional contexts.

Working method

Presencial

Program

Mandatory literature

Manuel Firmino Torres; Textos de Apoio

Complementary Bibliography

Alley, M.; The craft of scientific presentations: critical steps to succeed and critical errors, Springer-Verlag, New York, Inc, 2003
Feibelman, P. J.; A PhD is not enough! - A Guide to Survival in Science, Basic Books, New York, 2011
Govier, T.; A Practical Study of Argument, Cengage Learning, USA (7th edition), 2010
Siddons, S.; The Complete Presentation Skills Handbook: How to Understand and Reach Your Audience for Maximum Impact and Success, Kogan Page Publishers, 2008
Van Emden, J. & Becker, L.; Presentation Skills for Students, Publisher Palgrave Macmillan (2nd edition), 2010

Comments from the literature

Complementary bibliography list for the contents of the course will be delivered.

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical and practical classes: expository and interrogative methods with the use of various audio-visual equipment, such as boards and / or computer with video projector; demonstrative and active methods with the use of practical activities and behavioral training exercises with video recording to improve the skills related to the different levels of application mentioned in the program content.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Participação presencial	40,00
Prova oral	60,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	26,00
Frequência das aulas	14,00
Total:	40,00

Eligibility for exams

Attendance at least 75% of classes (with mandatory participation in evaluation moments - autoscopias)

Calculation formula of final grade

Individual performance during classes: participation and involvement (40%) + oral presentation with AV: exercise of simulated practice with self-analysis (60%)