Communication Skills and Scientific English

This course describes the methodology used by life sciences researchers to communicate the results of their experiments, both in writing and orally. Since English is the common language of international researchers, a large portion of this course is taught in English.

Written communication is addressed through an examination of the (macro) structure of a research article, as well as through an examination of the publication process in scientific journals. Several elements of written (micro) structure are examined in order to understand the differences between scientific English and literary English: clarity, cohesion, and coherence.

These courses are supplemented by a supervised project during the semester, in which students are required to analyze a research article recently published in the scientific literature and present it as an oral presentation (lecture) in English.

- an analytical understanding of a scientific article whose topic is selected based on the students' academic backgrounds.

- Organize and structure a slide presentation logically, following the guidelines for scientific presentations at international conferences in English.

- develop the ability to provide well-reasoned commentary and present different perspectives.

- ability to work in a group.

- ability to communicate in English

- oral communication skills

- ability to manage a project over time

Good knowledge of English