Professional Science Communication - SCOM2021
Faculty: Faculty of Science
School: Faculty of Science
Course Outline: http://www.science.unsw.edu.au
Campus: Sydney
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
CSS Contribution Charge: 1 (more info)
Tuition Fee: See Tuition Fee Schedule
Further Information: See Class Timetable
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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.
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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