Communication Skills for Engineering Scholars

The course teaches engineering scholars how to improve their communication skills, based on theory, examples and practical exercises. Topics include basics of rhetoric (how to be clear), basics of argumentation theory (how to be persuasive), public speaking, grant writing, scientific writing. The main target are engineering scholars; the first 3 weeks, though, can be useful to anyone wishing to improve their communication skills.

• Understand rhetoric fundamentals for clear engineering communication
• Apply argumentation theories to persuade in engineering contexts
• Improve public speaking and scientific writing skills

• No prerequisite knowledge is required