Hobart
Introduction
Science communication has an increasingly vital role to play in a modern, global society. The growing awareness of the threat of climate change, along with the unprecedented impact of COVID-19, has highlighted the importance of the effective communication of science. This unit explores the social, political and ethical implications of science communication in a global society, and will consider: science in the media, science and public policy, science and advocacy, and public engagement with science. Students will identify, apply and evaluate science communication strategies for diverse audiences using a range of media and technologies. The unit includes a field trip.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Science Communication |
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| Unit code | HEJ415 |
| Credit points | 25 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Creative Arts and Media |
| Discipline | Media |
| Coordinator | Associate Lecturer Linda Hunt |
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| Level | Honours |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 39 hours, taught face-to-face in Hobart and online. 5 x 1hr online lecture, 2x 2hr evening face-face workshops, 2x all day field trips, and 2 x long day face-to-face workshops |
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| Assessment | Task 1: Pitch of communications concept (30%) Task 2: Practical media production or professional strategic communications plan (50%) Task 3: Critical essay (20%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Most JMC units have neither required nor recommended texts but if this unit does, information about these can be found at the CoOp Bookshop links below close to the start of semester. For the majority of units, a Reading List providing access to electronic readings is provided (if applicable) and this will be made available through MyLO and the Library at the beginning of semester. |
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