Communicating Research to the Public
Course code
YDO8009.YM
old course code
Course title in Estonian
Teaduse kommunikeerimine avalikkusele
Course title in English
Communicating Research to the Public
ECTS credits
2.0
Assessment form
assessment
lecturer of 2025/2026 Spring semester
Arko Olesk (language of instruction:English)
lecturer of 2026/2027 Autumn semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
Course aims
To support motivation and the development of practical skills for effective public communication of science (or relevant expert field).
Brief description of the course
Introduce the history and objectives of science
communication. Teach the principles of clear and effective
communication for diverse audiences. Explore various formats of science
communication and their role in research impact. Provide practical experience in delivering concise
presentations and writing accessible articles.
communication. Teach the principles of clear and effective
communication for diverse audiences. Explore various formats of science
communication and their role in research impact. Provide practical experience in delivering concise
presentations and writing accessible articles.
Learning outcomes in the course
Upon completing the course the student:
- understands the importance of science communication;
- is aware of the specifics of science communication;
- knows how to use different science communication formats;
- is able to talk and write about complicated topics to the public in a comprehendible way.
- understands the importance of science communication;
- is aware of the specifics of science communication;
- knows how to use different science communication formats;
- is able to talk and write about complicated topics to the public in a comprehendible way.
Teacher
Arko Olesk