96587 - PRESENTAZIONI IN PUBBLICO E SCRITTURA IN ORGANIZZAZIONI INTERNAZIONALI

Conoscenze e abilità da conseguire

Il laboratorio consente allo studente sia di apprendere le tecniche e gli aspetti pratici delle presentazioni in pubblico di analisi e dati, sia di acquisire le capacità di redazione di rapporti, relazioni e brevi saggi per uso ufficiale e interno per le esigenze delle organizzazioni internazionali.

Contenuti

The course will focus on the use of theory and practice to learn fundamental notions about clear and effective communication strategies, audience analysis, and how to structure arguments and findings in speech and writing.

The class will assess and learn from the main written formats used in daily operations in international affairs (international organisations, governments, non-governmental organisations, think-tanks, transnational and international business).

Through the course ten modules, students will improve their writing and oral presentation skills, by strengthening their capacity to write in a clear, concise and effective manner; choose appropriate writing formats; adapt the writing style to technical formats; deliver compelling texts and eloquent speeches; craft persuasive recommendations; address cultural diversity and use a more inclusive language.

 

- Module 1: Introduction, Knowledge Level

- Module 2: Goals, Audience, Key Arguments

- Module 3: Text Structure; Writing Techniques

- Module 4: Key types: Context Analyses, Policy Notes, Records

- Module 5: Key types: Project Plans, Progress Reports, Evaluations

- Module 6: Speechwriting (plus external guest)

- Module 7: Delivering Effective and Persuasive Presentations

- Module 8: Participatory workshop: Presentations

- Module 9: Participatory workshop: Debates

- Module 10: Review, Feedback and Conclusion

 

- Final written exam.

 

Testi/Bibliografia

Teaching material:

Students will receive a brief handout before the start of the course.

Course presentations will be shared after classes.

 

Recommended reading:

- W. Strunk Jr and E.B. White, The Elements of Style, Pearson, 4th edition, 1999.

 

Optional readings:

- Dale and Dorothy Carnegie, The Quick and Easy Way to Effective Speaking, Diamond Pocket, 1962 (ed. 2020).

- Steven Pinker, The Sense of Style: The Thinking Person's Guide to Writing in the 21st Century, Penguin, 2015.

- Pocket Style Book, The Economist, 1986.

- Style Guide, The Economist, 12th edition, 2018.

Metodi didattici

The course will be taught blending interactive lectures with a practical workshop component. Students will engage in report writing, speech crafting and analysis.

Due to the focus on formats, delivery methods and key examples, attendance is strongly recommended. 

Modalità di verifica e valutazione dell'apprendimento

Students will be evaluated through their active participation and final a written essay.

 

 

Orario di ricevimento

Consulta il sito web di Giuseppe Famà