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Title To Communicate Science in Different Contexts with Focus on Oral and Visual Communication
Course number 3147
Programme 0-Inte del av forskarutbildningsprogram
Language English
Credits 3.0
Notes The course meets the requirements for a general science course.

Date 2023-05-08 -- 2023-05-23
Responsible KI department Institutionen för lärande, informatik, management och etik
Specific entry requirements
Purpose of the course The course aims to train students in science communication in oral and visual presentation, focusing on communication with the scientific community and engagement with the general public. Emphasis is on storytelling, understanding your audience and improving presentation skills.

Intended learning outcomes After the course the student is expected to be able to:
1. Orally present their own research adapted to different target groups.
2. Apply storytelling on science and research communication
3. Practically apply how visuals and media can support research and presentation to different target groups.
4. Use feedback and reflect on one’s own and others presentation skills
5. Understand the importance and application of dialogue in science communication

Contents of the course During the course each participant will be given the opportunity to develop practical and theoretical knowledge in:
-Communication theory and practice
-Storytelling, how to storify your science
-Presentation techniques and stage presence
-Dialogue mechanics like feedback, team collaboration and how to understand target groups
-Use of different media
-How to work with citizen engagement (3rd mission of the university)
Teaching and learning activities Part of the theoretical material will be organized on the online learning platform Canvas, the workshops will take place on campus. The course design is based on reflective practice, lectures to process theoretical knowledge, and a lot of practical training in presentation skills.
Compulsory elements Compulsory sessions are:
Workshops and presentations from guest lecturers.
Absence from the compulsory sessions or assessment seminar can be compensated through supplementary activity.


Examination The assessment consists of three different tasks:

1. Reflective statement based on experience, feedback and research/literature within communication and learning.
2. Oral presentation in a popular scientific context
3. Professional presentation

To pass the course the participant needs to deliver the above mentioned elements in a satisfactory manner.
Literature and other teaching material Recommended literature is provided on the course web in Canvas.
Number of students 18 - 20
Selection of students Selection will be based on 1) the relevance of the course syllabus for the applicant's doctoral project (according to written motivation), 2) start date of doctoral studies (priority given to earlier start date)
More information The course is equivalent to two weeks of full-time studies. Scheduled class room sessions are on the following dates:8-9, 15-16, 22 and 23 May 2023. The course is given in English.
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Course responsible Anna Birgersdotter
Institutionen för lärande, informatik, management och etik

Anna.Birgersdotter@ki.se
Contact person Anna Birgersdotter
Institutionen för lärande, informatik, management och etik

Anna.Birgersdotter@ki.se