Introduction to Science Communication (OPEN UNI)

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to explain the key issues in the public communication of science. They will be able to explain how internal and external communication of science works, how science is popularised, how science is disseminated, and how science is represented in the media. Students will be able to recognise the different cultures of science and journalism. They will be familiar with the principles of writing a press release aimed at the media and the public.

Course is implemented as contact or online teaching. Lectures 18 h / independent study 117 h

Lecture and book exam

The course uses a numerical grading scale 1–5. In the numerical scale, 0 (zero) means fail.

Language of instruction Finnish