1. Who is credited with popularizing science through the dialogue format in the 18th century?
2. According to the course outline, which assessment procedure is conducted first in the final evaluation process?
3. How can students best apply their understanding of course assignments in real-world science communication practice?
Science popularization — start?
Begun in the 18th century with Fontenelle and Buffon.
Assessment final component?
Dissertation worth 50% of final grade.
Oral exam format?
Group presentations with slides, 12-15 minutes.
Course assignment themes?
Writing styles, audiences, media, drawing science.
Fontenelle's popularization method?
Dialogues explaining astronomy to broad audiences.
Latin philosophy — key figure?
Cicero, who made philosophy accessible in Latin.
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