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POS0007
To communicate science
During the course different channels for research communication of popular science will be introduced through lectures, tutorials, individual assignments, group exercises, discussions, feedback and guidance with professional journalists and communicators. Examples are poster presentation, press release and popular science writing, blogging, electronic and social media. This will be performed by lectures, seminars and practical exercises.
Lecturers come from both within and outside the university, for example from SLU:s division of communication, media and university teaching environments. The foundation of the course is dialogue, activity and exercises in writing popular science, press release and performing and interview.
Lecturers come from both within and outside the university, for example from SLU:s division of communication, media and university teaching environments. The foundation of the course is dialogue, activity and exercises in writing popular science, press release and performing and interview.
Syllabus and other information
Syllabus
POS0007 To communicate science, 2.0 Credits
Subjects
Other Social ScienceEducation cycle
Postgraduate levelGrading scale
Pass / Failed
Prior knowledge
The course is intended for all PhD students at SLU. It is particularly suitable when the PhD student has started his/her own research so that it can be used as reference material.Objectives
Interaction with the society is becoming increasingly important for researchers. To communicate new knowledge and facilitate its usefulness is an important task for researchers and the universities, and it is also a prerequisite for getting research grants. This course teaches how to plan and perform effective communication work and what measures and channels that can be used to reach different target groups. It also raises awareness about how to avoid difficulties and misinterpretations. After completion of the course the participants should: - Be able to discuss the role of research in society ("samverkansuppdraget"). - Show their knowledge about ideas and concepts regarding popular science communication. - Have established contacts with role models and practitioners within the field - Be able to describe how different media works. -Write an effective press release about their research findings. - Communicate their research findings to a wider audience in terms of popular science. - Prepare and explain the core of their research in an interview.Content
During the course different channels for research communication of popular science will be introduced through lectures, tutorials, individual assignments, group exercises, discussions, feedback and guidance with professional journalists and communicators. Examples are poster presentation, press release and popular science writing, blogging, electronic and social media. This will be performed by lectures, seminars and practical exercises. Lecturers come from both within and outside the university, for example from SLU:s division of communication, media and university teaching environments. The foundation of the course is dialogue, activity and exercises in writing popular science, press release and performing and interview.Additional information
Link to application in SLU personalkurserhttps://personalkurser.slu.se/kurser/kurs.cfm?KursID=PNG0095&oid=13
Link to the course syllabus
https://www.slu.se/utbildning/program-kurser/kurser/?sprak=en&kurskod=POS0007
Course certificates will be given after completed course. The course is given in English. The course is limited to 15 participants.
Course dates: March/April 2020
Responsible department
Department of Molecular Sciences (Research school Focus on food and biomaterials in collaboration with NJ-research schools), Division of Communication, Division of Planning