Presentation became an important communication phenomenon of today. However, its quick onset caused that presenting has been considered as an ability without theoretical fundamentals. This diploma thesis makes an effort to convince the readers about the opposite by connecting practical presentation procedures with theoretical knowledge based on literature concerned with psychology and social communication. The emphasis is put especially on application of the theory of perception, attention and memory. In the application part of this theses all stages of preparing and delivering a presentation are analyzed step by step. Belonging to the empirical part, an evaluation of presenters was carried out. For this very purpose an evaluation sheet was created as a formalized methodical tool. This thesis is usable by any communicator who wants to understand the theoretical phenomena on which presentation is based.

Thesis (M. A. (English)) --University of Limpopo, 2018 / Assessment of English Second Language (ESL) science learners’ presentation skills is an area which has not received sufficient attention over the years. This is pertinent to both learners and educators. The study set out to assess (ESL) science learners’ presentation skills in Driekop Circuit, Limpopo Province. Science learners and ESL educators in this rural area were assessed quantitatively as well as qualitatively; the learners’ oral and report writing skills, and the educators’ assessment skills were assessed, respectively. On the whole, the learners and educators lack presentation skills and as a result, need support in a number of respects. The teaching learning environment of these learners compounds the situation; it remains dire. Therefore, some intervention, in this domain, by the Department of Education could be imperative.