MPBPVF02 Popularisation of Astronomy

Institute of physics in Opava
winter 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
RNDr. Tomáš Gráf, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
RNDr. Tomáš Gráf, Ph.D.
Institute of physics in Opava
Timetable of Seminar Groups
MPBPVF02/A: Tue 13:55–15:30 404, T. Gráf
Prerequisites (in Czech)
(FAKULTA(FU) && TYP_STUDIA(B))
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
Graduates can apply the acquired skills on how to popularise science and how to prepare public presentations not only in their future professional life, but also in the defence of their bachelor thesis. - The basics of rhetoric, development of linguistic literacy. - Use of technology: PC, data projector, programming of programmes. Creating electronic presentations: Power Point, Prezi, etc. - Popularization article for the daily press. Professional article for electronic media and traditional periodicals. - Popularization lecture. - Audiovisual programme: lecture hall, planetarium, dataphone. - Media appearances: radio, TV, providing unbiased information to the media. - Demonstration activities at the observatory.
Literature
    recommended literature
  • KULÍK, T., Edukativní tvorba (skripta AMU Praha). SPN, Praha, 1988.
  • CHRISTENSEN, L. L., The Hands-On Guide for Science Communicators, Springer; 2007, ISBN-10: 0387263241
  • Gráf, T.; Komunikace přírodních věd s veřejností, SU Opava, studijní text, 2020 ISBN 978-80-7510-193-8, dostupné na https://is.slu.cz/el/fu/zima2021/MTNPOF002/um/Komunikace_vedy.pdf?lang=en
  • The Teaching of Astronomy, Proceedings of the 105th colloquium of the International Astronomical Union, Williamstown, Massachusetts, 26-30 July 1988. Ed. Jay M. Pasachoff, John R. Percy.. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1990.
  • POKORNÝ, Z., Astronomické vzdělávání, habilitační práce, MU Brno, 2000.
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 winter 2024.
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