Course content
Public speaking is reportedly among the things we fear the most. There are a number of things we can do, however, not just to silence our fear, but gain skills as a presenter. In this talk, I present the so-called five “canons” of rhetoric, focusing especially on those that have to do with performing your speech or presentation.
Learning outcome
After this talk, you will have become more aware of the practical factors that have an impact on you as a presenter, and of how credible you, in turn, appear to your audience. This is an introductory talk, which should be useful for anyone who, at some point in their life or career, must present in front of an audience.
Practical information
- Event duration: 45 minutes
- Number of participants: 186
- Target group: PhD candidates, Postdoctoral Fellows and Early Career Researchers who want their presentations to stand out at conferences, during teaching, or at other public speaking events.
Lecturer
Kristian Bjørkdahl is an Associate Professor of Rhetoric at the Department of Linguistics and Scandinavian Studies within the Faculty of Humanities. His research focuses on political rhetoric, public opinion, and the dynamics of trust, with a particular emphasis on science communication. He is also involved in studying how research is communicated to the public.