Communication and Presentation Skills (PZK_021)
About Study Course
Objective
The course aims to improve students' speaking, presentation, and argumentation skills. The course will work with speech as a tool, focusing particularly on the interaction between the form and content of speech. Students will be given the opportunity to analyze politicians' speeches, and active participation in seminars will be a mandatory part of the course. Following the historical development of rhetoric as the art of speech, the overarching goal of the course is to develop an understanding of "logos, pathos, and ethos" (the expression of argument, emotional expression, and the expression of character) as indispensable components of every quality speech.
Practical sessions play a significant role within the course—thus, alongside seminars, students will also be given practical tasks during the lectures.
Prerequisites
Language skills: students must have a sufficient command of the course language of instruction in Latvian/English (according to the stream), to understand the course materials and engage in effective communication.
Basic knowledge of communication: understanding of fundamental communication models and theories, although these may be reviewed within the course.
Basic computer skills - proficiency in presentation software, such as PowerPoint or Google Slides.
Collaboration skills: ability to work in a team, as the course includes group projects and assignments.
Openness and willingness to learn: motivation and readiness to improve one's communication skills and to receive feedback.
Learning outcomes
Apply practical communication with the media, crisis communication and know the latest trends in media contact.
To evaluate and choose the most appropriate form of media communication, depending on the type of communication, style, and message being conveyed.
The ability to combine critical thinking, knowledge of political processes, and communication with delivering the message to specific media channels.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elective courses, C-kursi | 1 | Free choice |
