860-0017-00L  Science Communication

SemesterSpring Semester 2021
LecturersM. Dunn Cavelty, S. Rodriguez Martinez
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish
CommentNumber of participants limited to 15.

Priority for Science, Technology, and Policy MSc.



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
860-0017-00 GScience Communication Special students and auditors need a special permission from the lecturers.3 hrs
Thu08:15-11:00CLA E 4 »
M. Dunn Cavelty, S. Rodriguez Martinez

Catalogue data

AbstractSuccessful dissemination of scientific results to policy-makers and the wider public is an essential skill at the intersection of science, technology and policy making. This course looks at the expectations and needs of different target groups and teaches “best practices” for different modes of communication via a variety of exercises.
ObjectiveThe aim of this course is to learn about science communication in theory and learn how to apply this knowledge in practice through different formats and media, aimed at different audiences.
ContentSuccessful dissemination of scientific results to policy-makers and the wider public is an essential skill at the intersection of science, technology and policy making. This course looks at the expectations and needs of different target groups and teaches “best practices” for different modes of communication via a variety of exercises.
Lecture notesReading material is made available through Moodle.
LiteratureReading material is made available through Moodle.
Prerequisites / NoticeThe total number of students is 15. MSc students, PhD students and postdocs with a science and technology background have priority; weekly meetings of minimum 2, maximum 3 hours during FS (Spring Semester); grading based on the exercises and final products on a 1-6 point scale

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits3 credits
ExaminersM. Dunn Cavelty, S. Rodriguez Martinez
Typegraded semester performance
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionRepetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit.

Learning materials

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Groups

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Restrictions

General : Special students and auditors need a special permission from the lecturers
PlacesLimited number of places. Special selection procedure.
Waiting listuntil 05.03.2021
End of registration periodRegistration only possible until 15.02.2021

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Architecture MasterMajor CoursesWInformation
Doctoral Department of Humanities, Social and Political SciencesDoctoral and Post-Doctoral CoursesWInformation
Science, Technology, and Policy MasterElectivesWInformation