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233062 UE Science Communication Laboratories (2026W)
Continuous assessment of course work
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Registration/Deregistration
Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Tu 01.09.2026 09:00 to Su 20.09.2026 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Fr 16.10.2026 23:59
Details
max. 15 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
- Sarah Davies
- Barbara Streicher
- Viktoriia Ivaniuk (Student Tutor)
Classes
Dates: 13.10.2026, 20.10.2026, 10.11.2026, 24.11.20626, 01.12.20206, 15.12.2026, 12.01.27., 19.01.2027 and 26.01.2027
from 13:15 to 16:30 Uhr
Place: Seminar Room 17, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
Assessment and permitted materials
To pass the seminar, students are expected to complete the following tasks:- Engagement with set readings and active participation in class;
- Writing an analysis of a piece of science communication;
- Group work and class presentations leading up to the development and partial implementation of a science communication project;
- Writing a blog post for a public audience;
- Keeping a research diary.
- Writing an analysis of a piece of science communication;
- Group work and class presentations leading up to the development and partial implementation of a science communication project;
- Writing a blog post for a public audience;
- Keeping a research diary.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
The grading of the course is based on the separate assessment of different tasks on a scale of 1-5:- Engagement with set readings and active participation in class (10%);
- Developing a portfolio and writing an analysis of a piece of science communication (15%);
- Group work and class presentations leading up to the development of a science communication project (45%);
- Writing a blog post for a public audience (15%);
- Keeping a research diary (15%).Minimum requirements
To successfully complete the course, a weighted average of at least 4,5 is required. Failure to meet the attendance regulations, to deliver course assignments on time or to adhere to standards of academic work may also be considered in the course assessment.If not explicitly noted otherwise, all requirements mentioned in the grading scheme and the attendance regulations must be met. For more information please see the handout.Attendance
Please note: If you miss the first session of the course unexcused, you will be automatically de-registered. Presence and participation in class - i.e. course-units as well as the fixed tutorial-dates - is compulsory (for details, see course regulation in the handout).Guidelines for the use of AI tools
If you use AI (e.g. Chat GPT or similar software) as a supporting tool in your assignments, this should be acknowledged openly and clearly, so that the instructor is aware of where and to what extent the AI tool was used.
- Developing a portfolio and writing an analysis of a piece of science communication (15%);
- Group work and class presentations leading up to the development of a science communication project (45%);
- Writing a blog post for a public audience (15%);
- Keeping a research diary (15%).Minimum requirements
To successfully complete the course, a weighted average of at least 4,5 is required. Failure to meet the attendance regulations, to deliver course assignments on time or to adhere to standards of academic work may also be considered in the course assessment.If not explicitly noted otherwise, all requirements mentioned in the grading scheme and the attendance regulations must be met. For more information please see the handout.Attendance
Please note: If you miss the first session of the course unexcused, you will be automatically de-registered. Presence and participation in class - i.e. course-units as well as the fixed tutorial-dates - is compulsory (for details, see course regulation in the handout).Guidelines for the use of AI tools
If you use AI (e.g. Chat GPT or similar software) as a supporting tool in your assignments, this should be acknowledged openly and clearly, so that the instructor is aware of where and to what extent the AI tool was used.
Examination topics
Reading list
Association in the course directory
Last modified: Tu 29.09.2026 10:47
high quality communication products (such as videos, podcasts, pop-up events, or zines) that relate to real world needs.The content of the course will cover:
- The history of science communication, and an overview of its types and formats;
- Analysis of a diverse range of examples of science communication;
- Key skills in creating public communication, from clarity to considering diverse audiences;
- How to evaluate and assess science communication.Students will learn:
- How to collaborate as part of an interdisciplinary group;
- Practical skills in communication;
- Concepts and tools for analysing science communication and the role of science in society.