Semester 1, 2026-2027
Type of courseMethodological and Practical Courses
DateNovember 19 and November 20, 2026
LocationLeiden University
2 days
Maximum number of participants16
ECTS1 EC will be appointed for participation in the complete course
StaffGert-Jan Lelieveld (LEI), Fieke Harinck (LEI)
Content
This two-day presentation course combines theory and a lot of practice to help participants to become more effective and confident in their presentations. On the first day, participants explore the structure of a strong presentation, including preparation, introduction, and the central message, supported by exercises, feedback, and short practice sessions. The second day focuses on delivering the conclusion, handling questions, and managing nerves, followed by multiple participant presentations (including giving and receiving feedback). And for those who like a challenge, we might throw in some Powerpoint Karaoke…
Time schedule
Day 1 (Nov 19 2026)
10.00 Welcome and coffee – introduction and theory
Opening
Bad examples exercise
Feedback
Learning goals
Preparation and main part of presentation (theory)
12.00 lunch
13.00 Introduction – theory and exercise
14.30 coffee/tea break
15.00 central part of presentation - exercise
16.15 short presentation exercises
17.00 end
Day 2 (Nov 20 2026)
10.00 session 1
end of presentation (theory)
how to handle questions
how to handle nerves,
11.30 presentations participants
12.30 lunch
13.30 presentations participants
15.00 coffee/tea break
15.15 presentations participants
16.15 evaluation and wrap up
17.00 end
Learning goals
1. Participants can structure a clear and well-organized presentation with a strong introduction, central message, and conclusion.
2. Participants can apply effective presentation techniques to engage an audience.
3. Participants can confidently handle questions and manage presentation nerves.
4. Participants feel more confident while presenting.
Preparation
The participants are asked to prepare a 10-minute presentation about their work, including slides.
Literature
Optional: Harinck & Van Leeuwen (2020). The art of presenting. Delivering successful presentations in the social sciences and humanities. Cambridge University Press.