English | UNIcert IV.2.2 | Presentations

In this video, Charlotte Abraham and Matthew Berek from the English Department at the Language Center tell you about the Academic Skills and UNIcert® IV courses for IBE.

Course description

In this course, students are prepared to hold an academic presentation with a discussion on a topic from their respective fields of study.

Teaching materials

Teaching materials vary and are generally made available on Moodle during the course.

Requirements

Successful completion of UNIcert® IV.1.1 Academic Writing
Students are expected to complete UNIcert® IV.2.2 Exam Preparation at the same time

Examinable components

75% attendance
Graded presentation (30 mins) and discussion (15 mins)
UNIcert® exam regulations apply
Only on completion of all three UNIcert® IV courses can a final certificate be awarded

Schedule

Avoiding presentation mistakes
Body language
Designing effective visual aids
Discussing graphs & diagrams
Audience involvement
Writing handouts
Referencing
Avoiding plagiarism
Formal and informal English

Credit Points

2 SWS
Offered every summer semester.
The examination offices of the respective faculties decide on the number of credit points

Course description

Mandatory module for students of International Business and Economics in their fourth semester of study

Remarks on Registration

Registration only via https://sprachenzentrum.ovgu.de (see dates there)
Before the actual enrolment, all students will be put on a waiting list. Places will be assigned in due course. You will receive an automated email informing you about the status of your course enrolment.

Course registration

Registration period:

30 March 2026, 9:00 until
17 April 2026, 18:00

Moodle
OVGU-Account

Classes begin on 7 April 2026.
Course participation only after timely online registration