Introduction Chapter 1 Course Introduction 1.1 Introduction to the Course 1.2 Case Study and Discussion: What Makes Good Academic Communication Chapter 2 Presentation 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Effective Presentation 2.3 Preparation 2.4 Process 2.5 Skills 2.6 A Case Study Chapter 3 Oral Defense 3.1 Introduction 3.2 The Presentation for an Oral Defense 3.3 How to Prepare for an Oral Defense 3.4 How to Behave at an Oral Defense 3.5 How to Deal with the Questions Chapter 4 Seminar and Tutorial 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Preparing for Seminars and Tutorials 4.3 Strategies for Discussing and Arguing 4.4 Communicating Strategies of a Seminar Leader 4.5 Common Conditions of Tutorials Chapter 5 International Conference 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Applying for an International Conference 5.3 Conference Sessions and Activities 5.4 Conference Communication 5.5 Presiding over Meetings 5.6 Conference Correspondence 5.7 Conference Paper Keys to Exercises Reference