Language Centre Talking Art Design Teacher Malachy Halpin

Language Centre Talking Art & Design Teacher: Malachy Halpin, MA Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, 15. 00 -17. 30 Rooms: R 201/5054

Session 1 • • Introduction to the course Content & requirements Getting acquainted Small talk Language Centre 17. 6. 2021 2

Learning outcomes In this course, you will: 1. Discuss topics related to art & design in small groups 2. Learn to speak more comfortably in front of an audience 3. Summarize and organize information (identify important elements of a presentation) 4. Deliver an effective oral presentation 5. Give & receive feedback Language Centre 17. 6. 2021 3

Image: Linwood, J. (2013) Flickr, Creative Commons license. First rule… Language Centre 17. 6. 2021 4

1. 2. Contribute to class activities § max. 1. 5 absences (6 hrs total) 2 absences Fail (0 ECTS) § No compensation for missed classes Discuss in small groups / Lead a discussion 3. Give 2 unique presentations -- in a team & on your Image: Ford, T. (2013) Flickr, Creative Commons license. What do I have to do? own (topics from your own field) 4. Complete all the class assignments! Ø No exam at the end! Language Centre 17. 6. 2021 5

How am I graded? Grade % of total points 5 93 – 100% Excellent 4 85 – 92% Very Good 3 77 – 84% Good 2 69 – 76% Very satisfactory 1 61 – 68% Satisfactory 0 < 60% Fail

Assessment methods & criteria Active classroom contribution (graded) Lead a discussion task (graded) Team presentation (graded) Individual presentation task (graded) Course assignments 1) Move. Note presentation rehearsal 2) Peer feedback of Move. Note rehearsal 3) Analysis of own visuals 4) Self-evaluation of team presentation 5) Self-evaluation of individual presentation Language Centre 5% 20% 35% 20% 17. 6. 2021 7

Active contribution 5% Be here to talk Participate actively in discussions Language Centre Do your homework

20% Lead a discussion Design • • • is… Lead a 25 minute discussion Interesting or controversial topic from your field Discussion leader’s outline Send background text / video / etc. on time Record your conversation & analyse Language Centre

Team presentation • 6 – 10 minute team presentation • Everyone speaks at least 1 minute • Persuasive arguments Language Centre 20%

Individual presentation • 10 – 12 minute presentation • Your choice – thesis, project, artists/designers, art movements… Language Centre 35%

Course activities 20% 1. Self-evaluation of your team presentation 2. Move. Note / Adobe Connect presentation rehearsal 3. Peer feedback of rehearsal 4. Analysis of own visuals 5. Self-evaluation of your individual presentation Language Centre

My. Courses Our My. Courses page is: https: //mycourses. aalto. fi/course/view. php? id=18805 Language Centre 17. 6. 2021 13

Class timing The class will be… 15: 00 – 17: 30 Take the 15 minute break or…? Language Centre 17. 6. 2021 14

Any questions? Still interested? Language Centre 17. 6. 2021 15

Getting acquainted Speed Dating 1 / 2 w Ro 1 Ro w 2 1. The entire group is split into two rows, facing each other. 2. Every person should be standing opposite someone so everyone has a partner. 3. Then, I will give you a topic. You have 2 minutes to introduce yourself, your field and discuss the topic. Language Centre 17. 6. 2021 16

Getting acquainted Speed Dating 2 / 2 w Ro 1 Ro w 2 1. Everyone shifts one place to the LEFT. You should now be standing opposite a new person. 2. I will give you a new topic, and the next round starts. 3. Be prepared to introduce the last person you talked with to the rest of the class. Language Centre 17. 6. 2021 17

What is Small Talk? Small group discussion • What is small talk? Why do we do it? • When and where do you use small talk? • What is difficult and easy about it? • Is small talk different in your language or culture? • Is small talk formal or informal? Why? Share your ideas & views with the class Language Centre 17. 6. 2021 18

Open versus Closed Questions • What is the difference between an open and closed question? o Give some examples of each. • Are both used in small talk? If so, how? Language Centre 17. 6. 2021 19

Small Talk / Tennis Connection Why do you think Small Talk is often compared to Tennis? Tennis vocabulary Volley - to hit the ball back and forth Smash - to hit the ball very hard Serve - to first hit the ball to start play Out of bounds - the area where a ball cannot be hit Ace - a serve that cannot be returned Language Centre 17. 6. 2021 20

The secret to successful Small Talk… Answer the question Add something to the conversation Ask a question Language Centre 17. 6. 2021 21 Image: grittycitygirl (2013) Filickr, Creative Commons license.

Reciprocation • And you? • And yourself? • What about you? • How about you? These are easy phrases of returning the question back to your conversation partner without having to ask the same whole question again. However, if you have been talking a long time, it is polite to add the original question too. Example: “And you? What do you do? ” Language Centre 17. 6. 2021 22

Back-channelling I see Mmm Yes / Yeah / Yep Mmm-hmm Uh-huh Hmm Really? Wow! Okay Eww! No / Nope Huh? Body language: eye contact, nodding, facial gestures Paraphrasing Pair work • How and why do we use these? • How do you check understanding in your language? • What is polite listening behaviour in your language? Language Centre 17. 6. 2021 23

Starting a new topic • Two stages — interruption / interjection, followed by a change in topic • Wait for a pause in conversation or a breath Interrupt / Interject Digress Oh, by the way… …did I ever tell you about… So… …what do you think of…(the office, etc. ) Hey… …did you hear/see that… Oh yeah, … …I just remembered something…. That reminds me… …has anyone ever (done)… Language Centre 17. 6. 2021 24

Topics! Small group work Brainstorm as many Small Talk topics as possible! Share your ideas with the class Language Centre 17. 6. 2021 25

Let’s Talk! Find someone you have not spoken with. You have 15 minutes to practice your Small Talk. Fill in the scorecard when you are finished. Language Centre 17. 6. 2021 26

Let’s Talk! Find a new partner. You have 15 minutes to practice your Small Talk. Fill in the scorecard when you are finished. Language Centre 17. 6. 2021 27

Homework for Session 2 Post your topic idea for Leading a discussion on My. Courses. First come, first served. Language Centre 17. 6. 2021 28