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Writing for Others - Science and the Public
Schreiben für andere - Wissenschaft und Öffentlichkeit
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:24:19
Abstract
Learning to write texts, that can present topics from the sciences to an interested public (in newspaper, non-specialist journals but also in papers for non-specialists in an academic context); to gain insights into the cultural, historical and philosophical contexts of science and the public.
Objective
Learning to write texts, that can present topics from the sciences to an interested public (in newspaper, non-specialist journals but also in papers for non-specialists in an academic context); to gain insights into the cultural, historical and philosophical contexts of science and the public.
Content
Practical exercises in writing articles for the feature pages of newspaper will be combined with the theoretical work on topics relevant for the historical, sociological and philosophical aspects of writing for others.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- DS , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
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Schreiben für andere - Wissenschaft und Öffentlichkeit
Permission from lecturers required for all students.
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2 h weekly |
Offered In
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Humanities, Social and Political Sciences (In order to be awarded credits, please register under "Pflichtwahlfach GESS"!. The language courses are offered by the ETH and University of Zurich Language Center.)
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Minor in Environmental Communication (Additional courses at the university of Zurich (cf. study guide))
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