Students are aware of the importance of science communication in today's world. They are able to explain and describe research and abstract processes in a goal-oriented manner. They know how to deal responsibly with criticism and rejection.
They apply good scientific practices to actively research, critically reflect and clearly understand scientific findings so that they can reproduce them under the exclusion of bias.
They are able to break down and prepare complex scientific content from papers and journals for the general public and/or specific target groups.
They are qualified to act publicly as communicators and mediators and can communicate scientific content between two parties, using different (and suitable) tools.

None

The following topics/contents are dealt with in the course:

• (Modern) History of Science Communication (SC)
• Importance and role of SC in the modern world
• Responsibility, dangers and possible traps of SC
• Research and understanding of scientific texts
• Scientific writing in 3 (complexity) levels
• Bias and dogma: identifying and preventing
• Importance of (self-)criticism and self-reflection
• Channels, target groups and the public
• Rules of presentation techniques and correct appearance
• Papers, posters, lectures (using right words in the right place)
• Confident speaking and preparation for discussions

Bennett D., Jennings R.: Successful Science Communication - Telling it like it is. Cambridge University Press, 2011
Bowater L., Yeoman K.: Science Communication - A practical guide for scientist. John Wiley & Sons, 2012
Van Dam F., De Bakker L., Djikstra A., Jensen E.A.: Science communication: An introduction. World Scientific, 2020

• Presentation & discussion
• Case-studies & text editing
• Development of presentations (posters, speeches, etc.)
• Working in small groups

Immanent examination character:
Participation, presentation, written contribution