B_BR_KPD_p Communication and Presentation Skills

NEWTON University
summer 2026
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: graded credit.
Teacher(s)
Mgr. et Mgr. et Mgr. Soňa Dočekalová, MBA (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Michaela Kršíková (seminar tutor)
JUDr. Vladimír Vedra (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Ing. Vladimír Borský, PhD., LL.M., MBA, MSc.
Centre for Competences Development – Academic Department – NEWTON University
Timetable of Seminar Groups
B_BR_KPD_p/01: Mon 16:50–18:20 BR Učebna 04; and Mon 4. 5. 16:50–18:20 BR Učebna 04, M. Kršíková
B_BR_KPD_p/03: Mon 16:50–18:20 BR Učebna 05, except Mon 23. 2. ; and Thu 26. 3. 16:50–18:20 BR Učebna 05, V. Vedra
B_BR_KPD_p/04: Mon 15:10–16:40 BR Učebna 05, except Mon 23. 2. ; and Thu 26. 3. 15:10–16:40 BR Učebna 05, V. Vedra
B_BR_KPD_p/05: Tue 11:20–12:50 BR Učebna 03, S. Dočekalová
B_BR_KPD_p/06: Tue 9:40–11:10 BR Učebna 03, S. Dočekalová
B_BR_KPD_p/07: Tue 8:00–9:30 BR Učebna 03, S. Dočekalová
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives

The course is aimed at developing students’ practical communication and presentation skills as future managers and specialists. It focuses on adopting the principles of effective communication, mastering specific communication practices and techniques, and building competencies in argumentation, discussion, negotiation, and conflict resolution with the goal of finding solutions in the form of a consensus among all involved parties.

A key emphasis is placed on interactivity and students’ practical engagement, including training specific techniques through case studies, solving concrete case assignments, and related activities. Throughout the course, students will repeatedly communicate and present their ideas and opinions, defend them against opposing viewpoints, and persuade others in order to achieve their objectives.

Syllabus

  • Introduction to communication

  • Basic components of communication

  • Verbal communication

  • Non-verbal communication and its importance

  • Presentation skills

  • Public speaking

  • Speeches for social occasions

  • Written communication and its principles

  • Communication in an international context

  • Moderation and facilitation of group meetings

  • Argumentation and negotiation

  • Conflict situations and conflict management

    • Literature
    • TEGZE, Oldřich. Neverbální komunikace. Praha: Computer Press, 2003. ISBN 80-7226-429-X.
    • PATTERSON, Kerry. Zásadní rozhovory. Praha: Alfa Publishing, 2005. ISBN 80-86851-20-6.
    • MIKULAŠTÍK, Milan. Komunikační dovednosti v praxi. 1. vyd. Praha: Grada Publishing, 2003. ISBN 80-247-0650-4.
    Assessment methods
    Graded credit: completion of a specific assignment (e.g., delivering a presentation, argumentation and defence of an opinion, handling a conflict situation, etc.) meeting the prescribed scope and quality requirements.
    Language of instruction
    Czech
    The course is also listed under the following terms summer 2025, winter 2025.
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