FU:FYBPV0011 Comm. of natural sciences

FYBPV0011 Communication of natural sciences

Institute of physics in Opava
summer 2025

Extent and Intensity

2/1/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).

Teacher(s)

Guaranteed by

RNDr. Tomáš Gráf, Ph.D.
Institute of physics in Opava

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

The aim of the course is to introduce students to genres of science communication, to understand their key aspects, advantages and difficulties.

Learning outcomes

creation of own original performances in the discussed genres

Syllabus

Definition of "science communication" - description of different models of science communication with different target groups in society Popularisation lecture - basic rules and examples of good practice in the preparation and execution of this genre of science communication Communication with the media, publishing on the internet - basic rules and examples of good practice in the preparation and execution of this genre of science communication Popularisation brochure and book - basic rules and examples of good practice in the preparation of this genre of science communication Popularisation presentations and software on the internet - rules and pitfalls of these types of science communication Science communication on radio and television - basic rules and examples of good practice in the preparation and execution of this genre of science communication Basics of production of audiovisual shows - rules and pitfalls of this complex type of science communication

Literature

recommended literature

Gráf, T. Komunikace přírodních věd s veřejností. Opava, 2014. ISBN 978-80-7510-193-8. URL info

Teaching methods

theoretical preparation, practical development of science communication outputs in different genres and their presentation in class

Assessment methods

3 or more presentations on different topics in different genres

Language of instruction

Czech

Further Comments

The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.

The course is also listed under the following terms summer 2021, summer 2022, summer 2023, summer 2024.