To ensure the best possible progress in a technical–scientific environment, it is essential that the best ideas prevail. This requires communicating them in a way that others can clearly understand.
Communication skills therefore play a central role – encompassing both the ability to convey information accurately and to facilitate discussions effectively. Alongside the visual design of a presentation, which should guide the audience through the talk, precise wording in scientific discourse is crucial.
This course equips Master’s students with key skills for presenting complex scientific topics in a precise, structured, and impactful way.
Students will learn to formulate research questions clearly, substantiate hypotheses with sound methodology, and systematically integrate literature analyses into their arguments.
Following each presentation, intensive discussion and feedback sessions will enable presenters to reflect on and improve their scientific reasoning and presentation techniques, based on targeted input from peers and instructors
Why – What – How?
Why?
- Communication skills are expected already during studies
- Correct and precise expression in scientific discourse is indispensable
What?
- Visualisation of complex topics through presentations
- Ability to lead and moderate discussions
- Skills development through feedback and self-reflection
- Broadening knowledge by exploring topics from various disciplines
How?
- Clear and accessible presentation of a scientifically developed topic
- Discussion phase followed by structured feedback on presentation techniques
Learning Outcomes
- Precise scientific communication: Using accurate and comprehensible language in scientific discourse
- Methodological competence: Systematic literature analysis and well-founded argumentation
- Presentation techniques: Designing visual materials that effectively support a talk
- Discussion facilitation: Leading and moderating professional discussions with confidence
- Impactful personal delivery: Using facial expressions, gestures, and voice deliberately to convey content convincingly and authentically
Target Group
- Master’s students from all engineering disciplines
- Bachelor’s students wishing to take the course early and transfer it to their Master’s programme
- Particularly suited for those aiming to strengthen their scientific presentation and argumentation skills
Integration into the Non-Technical Academic Programme (NTA)
This course is part of TUHH’s Non-Technical Academic Programme (NTA), which complements technical education with interdisciplinary skills.
It is worth 2 ECTS, can be taken during the Bachelor’s degree and counted towards the Master’s.
The primary language of instruction is German; in the ISEM parallel group, the course can also be taught in English.
Participation & Registration
Registration is via Stud.IP as part of the NTA slot allocation process.
Current information on registration periods, slot allocation, and procedures is available on the NTA Coordination Office website: → NTA Coordination Office
