Lectures and practical exercises based on the student's own research
FLS3107 Communicating Research beyond the Academy 5.0 credits
This course is designed for doctoral students and other researchers who wish to develop their skills in communicating research to both experts and lay audiences in a clear and engaging way.
For more information and a link to the application form, please visit KTH Language and Communication: Courses in communication for doctoral students and researchers at KTH | KTH
Information per course offering
Information for Spring 2025 Start 14 Jan 2025 programme students
- Course location
KTH Campus
- Duration
- 14 Jan 2025 - 2 Jun 2025
- Periods
- P3 (2.5 hp), P4 (2.5 hp)
- Pace of study
17%
- Application code
60657
- Form of study
Normal Daytime
- Language of instruction
English
- Course memo
- Course memo is not published
- Number of places
10 - 30
- Target group
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- Planned modular schedule
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- Schedule
- Part of programme
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Contact
Course syllabus as PDF
Please note: all information from the Course syllabus is available on this page in an accessible format.
Course syllabus FLS3107 (Spring 2022–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus FLS3107 (Spring 2022–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course disposition
Course contents
The course involves a blend of rhetorical theories and several practical activities such as presentations, exercises and written assignments, all based on the participants' own research fields. Different forms of presentations and communicative situations are introduced. Large focus is given to audience adaptation and the expert's possibilities and obligations to communicate his or her expertise to different parts of the society. Participants are expected to give feedback on others' texts and presentations. The course also discusses strategies for handling the different challenges involved in communicating research, for example distrust of science.
The course is taught by experts in rhetoric and scientific communication, and the contents is based on current research in the field.
Intended learning outcomes
- Broaden the understanding of the benefits of effective communication to the public
- Gain insight into how scientific research can be communicated to different target groups, using a variety of channels and techniques
- Be able to apply basic rhetorical principles in communicating science to expert and lay audiences
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
The course is primarily aimed for doctoral students who:
- have completed at least one year of their doctoral studies
- have published at least one article or is soon publishing their first article
- have good ability of communicating orally in English
Literature
You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
- INL1 - Written assignment, 5.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
- A short, convincing oral presentation of a research idea
- A short written text relevant to the doctoral student's own research
- A short personal presentation, suitable for online publication
- A poster of the student's own work, intended for a lay audience
Other requirements for final grade
All parts of the examination completed
75% attendance requirement
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
This course does not belong to any Main field of study.
Education cycle
Third cycle