Course Overview

The course introduces the main discourses about science (expert,
popular,...) as well as their techniques.

Learning Achievement

Competence

Course prerequisites

- Basic english fluency 
- Computer and internet required for the online course

Grading Philosophy

- final exam (1.5h, 40% of overall mark) 
- oral exam (20% of overall mark) with a written report (20% of
overall mark) 
- homework (20% of overall mark) 

Course schedule

- The origin and structure of scientific litterature: science
journals, scientific papers, types of popularization, etc.
- Science and society: between faith, confidence and doubt.

Course type

Lectures (in the classroom), group work (at home). 11.5 contact hours (10h lectures, 1.5h exam), 50 self-study (estimated) 

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Other information

Course available for “Parcours International” and ERASMUS students
only.Duration: 15 weeks

Language of instruction: English
Mode of delivery: 10h in class, about 50h at home

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