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Approx. 6 hours to complete
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What you will learn

  • Learn about the best practices for effective science communication

  • Understand how different stakeholders (policymakers, scientists, journalists) approach science communication

  • Learn about the advantages and drawbacks of communicating science in digital media and their implications for public trust.

  • Develop hands-on skills using tools and resources to evaluate information in digital media.

Skills you will gain

  • Media Literacy
  • Science Communication
  • Science Journalism
  • Communication Skills
Flexible deadlines
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Shareable Certificate
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100% online
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Coursera Labs
Includes hands on learning projects.
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Beginner Level

Approx. 6 hours to complete
English

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Erasmus University Rotterdam

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1
Week 1
5 minutes to complete

Module 0

5 minutes to complete
1 video (Total 5 min)
Week2
Week 2
1 hour to complete

Module 1: The Digital Communication Ecosystem

1 hour to complete
4 videos (Total 23 min)
Week3
Week 3
1 hour to complete

Module 2: The (Social) Scientist

1 hour to complete
3 videos (Total 14 min)
Week4
Week 4
1 hour to complete

Module 3: The Journalist

1 hour to complete
4 videos (Total 61 min)

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