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Professional Science Communication - SCOM2021
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Faculty: Faculty of Science
 
 
School:  Faculty of Science
 
 
Course Outline: http://www.science.unsw.edu.au
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: SCOM1021 or LIFE1001 or INOV3100 or SCOM2014
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

Key issues in science communication are addressed and skills in science communication are practised and developed - writing and speaking as well as multi-media.

Tensions faced by the professional science communicator that are addressed include: the need to identify and communicate the 'truth'; the need to simplify in order to be understood by the public and non-scientific professionals; the need to deal with a range of stakeholders with incommensurable viewpoints; and whether to allow the hopes and fears about the potential impact of what is communicated to influence the act of communication.

The course is taught as a seminar and workshop, combining examination of current issues with simulations for practising professional communication skills. Guest lecturers will include accomplished communicators from business, government and the media.

Note: This course is only offered in alternate years, and is offered in 2006.

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