1. 2 February 20041getzinger@ifz.tugraz.at Communicating Science – a Precondition for Democracy The university course „Science Communication“ in Vienna - education for science journalists and for those responsible for science PR Technologies, Publics and Power, Akaroa, New Zealand, 1–5 February 2004

2. 2 February 20042getzinger@ifz.tugraz.at Competences  Social competence and competence for reflection  Training journalistic and other practical competencies  Evaluation competence

3. 2 February 20043getzinger@ifz.tugraz.at Modules 1.A relation full of tension: media – science – the public  Production of texts in science and science journalism  Public understanding of science in discussion  Ethics in media and science  Technology assessment, technology policy

4. 2 February 20044getzinger@ifz.tugraz.at Modules 2.This is the way science works: practice – policies - organisations  Selected disciplines at the place of research  Development of universities in international comparison  Science policy in practice

5. 2 February 20045getzinger@ifz.tugraz.at Modules 3.To make a picture of science: how to “transport” in what forms  Forms of presentation: narrative and statistics  How to use pictures  Museum, exhibition and knowledge

6. 2 February 20046getzinger@ifz.tugraz.at Modules 4.Science department: investigate – write -edit  Basics and preconditions of media work  Writing workshop and journalists´ conference

7. 2 February 20047getzinger@ifz.tugraz.at Modules 5.More than print: Fields of practice in science communications  Science in the web and in broadcasting  Organising symposia and moderation

8. 2 February 20048getzinger@ifz.tugraz.at Modules 6.Looking at the target audience, using the appropriate means: Public relations and fundraising  Professional media work for scientific institutions and companies  Fundraising in science (communication)

9. 2 February 20049getzinger@ifz.tugraz.at www.SciMedia.at getzinger@ifz.tugraz.at Thank you!