Are You Scared of the SPOTLIGHT

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The 17th Symposium of Studentsin English


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What is the 17

th

SSE How you can participate

Tips and tricks to making your presentation kick-

Dont be that guyNobody likes that guy!


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This is the presentation This i


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This is the presentation This i


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What we like to think is that this event opossibility for you to experiment with how acadeis done, and to mingle.

We know as a fact that you will make some grehere and that your research skills will improve.

In a way this is the best occasion for you to havefun without being in the detriment of you studies


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The symposium aka The Symposium of StuEnglish- is a yearly event that manages to getpeople from all over the country in a nice, coand friendly place.

This year the 17th symposium will take place bet

6th and 7th of April


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Well basically, here!

The University along with the Faculty and theDepartment have been, for quite some time hosts of the event.


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Starting with the 6th of April (yes, mornings includeready to go overboard with the coffee) until the afternoon you will get the chance of participating versatile event.

You will be able to attend and deliver presenta

workshops on British and American Literature, LCultural and Gender Studies, and ESL Teaching.

We also plan on making you laugh with our OpeClosing Sessions.


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You can deliver presentations on the before mthemes.

Said presentations will last for 20 minutes eacthis time you will have the possibility of makpresentation the best there is. You can use Po

handouts, movie or song excerpts; basically ethat will ensure you make a good and valid point

Keep in mind that after the time runs out youhave some 10 minutes allotted for a short Q&A s


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Workshops are another thing you can do.

The workshops are a little longer. You will minutes to be as good as possible in makingWorkshops do tend to be more on the interactivthings. You will be able to talk freely to the pe

attend and hopefully they will also try and hevalidating what you want to say.


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Now that weve got the technicalities out of the w

focus more on how to make YOUR presentation apiece of work.


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Have this in mind

In modern English, presentations can be either foinformal. Either way, a good presentation also hasdose of fun and interactivity.

Being boring = BAD

Being fun = GOOD

*Dressing as a nun optional


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Pick a subject and a thesis that you wish to elab

Find arguments and examples for your thesis.

Give your research logic.


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Introduction:state the main theme and what you afor in your research.

Main Body: give arguments, examples (you hand-outs, power point slides, audio tapes) for thentries do mention that you need a laptop/projecwhen you register your paper.

Conclusion: state the result of your research.

Questions: start a brief discussion, with the other paon your subject.


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State the focus of your workshop and what you aiming to prove.

Ask the participants in the room to solve anexercise/give examples/discuss etc. (depending theme).

Give participants your conclusion, result of rese


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It is important to state your purpose clearly at the be

your talk. Here are some ways to do this: talk about = to speak about a subject report on = to tell you about what has been done.. show = to explain something by doing it or

instructions.

outline = to give the main facts or informatsomething. highlight = draw attention to or emphasize the imp

or facts.


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We use certain key words to signpost different our presentation. These can be useful whenunder pressure giving a presentation.

Signposting gives you order and coherencepresentation

Move on; turn to; expand; elaborate; digress; summarize; recap; conclude.


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Your presentation might be the best there everyou might feel a little nervous. Believe it or not,impact the entire outcome of your presentation.

Dont be this guy

Be this guy instead


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So how can you stop yourself from feeling too nervous? He

tips. 1. Dont get hung up about being nervous. Its a normal humDont make yourself more nervous because youre nervous.

2. Walk off your excessive nervousness. If possible, walk get some fresh air at the same time. But a walk down thebetter than no walk.

3. Dont let your legs go to sleep. Keep the blood supply mov 4. Work your wrists, arms and shoulders to get the tension ou 5. Above all, breathe deeply. Make sure your stomach is goin

you breathe in. Dont be self-conscious about these warm-up activities.


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Because of all the pressure you might be feeling, some things may not cowould have liked to.

If you get your facts wrong. I am terribly sorry. What I meant to say was this

If you have been going too fast and your audience is having trouble keyou. Let me just recap on that.

If you have forgotten to make a point. Sorry, I should just mention one othe If you have been too complicated and want to simplify what you said

what I am saying is this.

If you realize that what you are saying makes no sense. Sorry, perhaps that quite clear. If you cannot remember the term in English. Sorry, what is the word I am l Sorry, my mind has gone blank. How do you say 'escargot' in English? If you are short of time. So just to give you the main points.


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Start looking around your audience. See that big guy wit

folded and an impressme look on his face? Best not to too much. How about that lady with the big smiencouragingly towards you? OK, thats your mother, scount. But that other lady with a similar smile is someonknow. But from now on shes your friend. Every time thaany encouragement, look in her direction. Make good eEstablish a form of communication between you.

And now youve found one friend,youll begin to see oaudience. Pick out friends all round the room. If you see me person and get discouraged, switch your view backyour friends.


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A friendly face always helps

Have an inviting posture. Dont try to be intimnever works.

Smile, but dont be fake- Take pleasure in thepeople are genuinely interested in your presOtherwise they wouldnt be there.

Keep eye contact. Its the best way of feeling thpulse of the room.


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Time yourself Present ratherthan read

Use approprintonation


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For more information on how to deliver a presen

to http://www.effective-public-speaking.com/

Or http://www.presentation-skills.org/

For more information about the 17th Symposium Students in English go to

http://timword.ro/studentsymposium

Or just knock at room 422 where a friendly face
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Thursday 22 March

you only have to submit the title of the paper/wo

at room 422

just ask anyone there for the submissions folder


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