JASCI Communicating Science

Faculty of Science
Spring 2022
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Markéta Dudová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Jana Kubrická, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Joseph Lennon, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Anna Bízková Doleželová (assistant)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Daniela Dlabolová (assistant)
Mgr. Monika Ševečková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Jana Kubrická, Ph.D.
Language Centre, Faculty of Science Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Lenka Pavlíková
Supplier department: Language Centre, Faculty of Science Division – Language Centre
Timetable of Seminar Groups
JASCI/01: Thu 14:00–15:50 J2, J. Kubrická
JASCI/02: Fri 10:00–11:50 C15/114, M. Dudová
Prerequisites
level B2 of CEFR
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
In this course, we will explore various aspects of science communication - how scientists share their knowledge and experience with non-experts. We will present several key principles of effective science communication - e.g. how to appeal to various audiences; how to design visual aids; how to present statistics clearly; and how to use metaphor and narrative to explain the work and ideas of science. The students will get plenty of guided practice with these principles in class activities and presentations.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, students will have a greater awareness of important aspects of science communication, and will be well-practiced in applying them to their own research interests. Using these principles, students will be able to present their research more effectively to audiences both inside and outside of academia.
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction to the course 2. Effective communication in science - analysis of selected genres and features 3. Concepts applied in communicating science - focus on narrative 4. Concepts applied in communicating science - focus on visuals 5. Concepts applied in communicating science - focus on statistics 6. Proposals for course projects 7. Written assignment 8. Performance assignment 9. Feedback and revision 10. Science festival 11. Student presentations
Teaching methods
Readings; discussions; individual and group work; short writing assignments; short presentations; peer feedback.
Assessment methods
Besides being present and actively engaged in the seminars, students must submit one written assignment and one performative assignment in genres of their choice, based on research content of their choice.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2022, recent)
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