Learning Outcomes
The Science Communication course aims to highlight the importance and necessity of promoting science in the public sphere, the application of both the theory and practice of communication for the proper information of the general public in an attractive way, the support of policy makers, the encouragement of new research potential and the incitement of specific groups for active participation in scientific issues. It is an introductory course on the methodology and tools needed to participate in and apply to issues of public understanding of science and technology. Specialized knowledge is taught about the nature of scientific work and its integration in specific institutional and socio-political contexts, and skills are cultivated for problem solving and highlighting scientific and technical issues in various categories of public life through oral or written language. Also, the basic techniques for writing written scientific texts addressed to different target groups are given.
Upon completion of the course, students are expected to:
- Understand the importance of real-world data transfer and manage a data transfer with conflicting views on scientific issues.
- To utilize their basic training for the presentation and design of specific topics
- Elaborate specific ideas and methodologies so that they are understood by the general public
Course Content
The section includes
- Methodology of Scientific Writing
- Presentation techniques and correct wording
- Proper and effective dissemination of knowledge to the general public
- Presentation of a personal profile
- Developing leadership skills
Student Evaluation
- Writing texts and communication material that are presented publicly
- Paper Writing
- Active participation in interactive lessons