Academic Presentation in English

Module overview

This 3-session module trains students to plan, structure, and deliver effective academic presentations in English. It develops language for reporting, hedging, and signposting, as well as enhancing delivery and discussion skills. Students will practise in class and receive individual feedback in one-to-one sessions to build confidence for future presentations.

Dates
9, 16 and 23 March 2026

Time
Monday 5pm to 6:30pm

Venue
Av. du 1er-Mars 26
Room : D59

Level
B2-C1

Module workload
The module consists in 4.5 hours of in-class instruction and around 12 hours of independent study. When students take it alongside other modules, they can obtain the equivalent of 3 ECTS credits in Academic English, which may be recognized by certain study programmes or faculties.

Teacher
Sara Cotelli

Undergraduate and graduate students with an intermediate to advanced level of English (B2-C2) who need to give presentations in English in their content courses. This module is intended for students whose curriculum is partly or entirely in English, as well as for doctoral students. It prepares participants to present their research or academic work confidently in English.

There are no specific entry requirements other than the student’s level of English. The module is intended for students with a proficiency level of at least low B2 (intermediate/upper-intermediate).

Before the start of the module, students will be required to take a placement test at the EMA.

The module will enable students to :

  • structure and deliver an academic presentation in English;
  • use appropriate academic vocabulary, including reporting and hedging language;
  • comment effectively on visual aids (slides, charts, etc.);
  • manage questions and interact with the audience;
  • gain confidence in presenting their own research.

The module is structured into three sessions covering:

  1. Planning and structuring a presentation;
  2. Language for presenting: reporting, hedging, and signposting;
  3. Delivery techniques and managing questions.

To receive a certificate for the module, students are expected to :

  • attend all three sessions;
  • do the required coursework;
  • deliver a one-to-one presentation of around 20-25 minutes.

Module materials will be distributed in class and made available on the Moodle module page.

Registration : 2 February – 6 March 2026

Registration

Price

Students/doctoral students UniNE; PATB
CHF 80.-

Academic staff UniNE
CHF 110.-

Alumni, SAN
CHF 110.-

Students other institutions (EPFL, HE-Arc, etc.)
CHF 110.-

Staff other institutions
CHF 160.-

Contact

Secrétariat du Centre de langues
Tél. +41 32 718 11 06
secretariat.cdl@unine.ch