LC-1336 - Popularize your Research (o,w) D, Lecture, 26.10.2023-7.12.2023

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to

  • Consolidate aspects of their individual and group identities, both as professionals and disciplinary practitioners;
  • Recognise linguistic strategies and elements that enhance clarity and audience-friendliness in both oral and written communication;
  • Develop strategies and interaction skills to communicate their research to a range of audiences in speech and writing in a way that is authentic and consistent with their values

 

Credits: 2

Schedule: 26.10.2023 - 07.12.2023

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Signe-Anita Lindgren

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

Dr. Signe-Anita Lindgrén
Aalto University Language Centre
English Team

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period): C1

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: Finnish, English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    This course aims to prepare participants for communicating their research to popular audiences in spoken and written form in English or English and Finnish and may be organized as a collaboration between English, Speech communication and Academic writing teaching.

    The working methods are customised to the course and can vary according to the needs of participants. Learning methods  influenced by problem-based learning approaches (PBL) may include, for example, workshops, lectures, pair work, group work, independent work, writing and speaking assignments, and online learning. Possible themes include identifying and demonstrating your competencies and professional expertise, ability to popularize your study and motivate listeners, reflecting on research work, developing collaboration and feedback skills, and learning to discuss your work with media workers and different audiences.

    Participants will strengthen their general communication skills, including general principles of popularizing research for general audiences in different media. Participants will also engage in workshops and/or independent work related to individual popularization projects, e.g. writing a press release, or preparing for a radio interview.

    Working Life Skills: Expertise related to own field, Knowledge of research in own field, Skills in a foreign language, Skills related to working in an international environment, Problem-solving skills, Information retrieval skills, Written communication, Oral communication skills, Self-awareness, Critical thinking skills, Analytical skills, Lifelong learning skills, Self-confidence, Ethical consciousness,  Time-management.

     

     

     

  • applies in this implementation

    See MyCourses.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Successful completion of all assignments
    Regular attendance and active participation (10%)
    Weekly learning journal/reflection on own learning completed on time (20%)
    One individual oral popularization project (35%)
    One individual written popularization project (35%)

  • applies in this implementation

    See MyCourses.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    This course includes 16-30 hours of small group instruction and 24-38 hours of independent work (54 hours in total)

  • applies in this implementation

    2 ECTs = 54 hours, reserve approx 9 hrs/week for the course in your schedule.

DETAILS

Study Material

  • applies in this implementation

    Provided by the teacher and the course participants in MyCourses.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The course might be held entirely online and within one period only. Please check Sisu for further information.
    For the course language and language of the individualized projects, see Sisu.

    Please note that the course can be organised only if a minimum of 10 students register for it.

    Please note that only the English version is available in autumn 2022.

    Teaching Language : English

    Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Autumn II
    2023-2024 Autumn II

    Enrollment :

    Priority is given to
    1. Doctoral candidates,
    2. Master's students (C1 proficiency)
    3. other students preparing to popularize their research (C1 proficiency).
    Students are selected to the course based on the number of credits accumulated.

  • applies in this implementation

    This course is open to students from all Schools.
    Please note that only the English version is available in autumn 2023.
    Teaching language: English
    Language of study attainment: English

Details on the schedule

  • applies in this implementation

    Weekly zoom meetings.
    Weekly assignments with strict deadlines (usually Tuesday before the next class).
    See further MyCourses.

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