Advanced doctoral candidates and post-docs of the programs within Dahlem Research School

Course Description

Objectives

To acquire skills on how to act in academic discussion settings – especially when the situation is difficult and/or the stakes are high.      

Methods

This seminar provides both general strategies and direct application. Participants learn from case studies and real-life examples.

Contents

• answer questions with challenging contents
• answer questions from challenging communication partners
• develop own contributions in an academic discussion
• learn how to act as a chairperson

Trainer

Dr. Sylvia Löhken, text-atrium