Presenting II: unfolding research to various audiences (3cr)

Objective

After successfully completing the course, the doctoral candidate will have:
- explored tactics for communicating their research interests to different types of audiences
- established a foundation from which to present their research ideas effectively to different types of audiences
- practiced engaging different types of audiences with their research.

Content

The course aims to cultivate the effective communication of participants’ research ideas to different types of audiences. Participants will explore tactics for transmitting their research interests, activities and results in English to different types of academic and non-academic target groups (e.g., funders, the general public, friends and family, academics from other disciplines, and the media). This will be achieved through determining the points of view of different types of audiences and then practicing creative engagement with these through the use of effective communication.

Qualifications

The course is arranged for doctoral researchers at the University of Lapland. TUKO1113 Presenting I (or similar competence) is strongly recommended.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Pass/Fail

Further information

Additional information
Additional information: Zoë Koivu (zoe.koivu@ulapland.fi)
Group size: 12

Execution methods

This participation-based course involves readings, discussions, exercises, and presentation situations. The course takes place in ten three-hour sessions.

Accomplishment methods

To successfully complete the course, the student needs to actively participate in discussions and exercises, practice presenting their research to in-class and out-of-class audiences, and perform a final task.

Please note: The course is offered in an in-class format to facilitate required participation.