2023 Science Media and Communication

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Academic unit or major
Graduate major in Global Engineering for Development, Environment and Society
Instructor(s)
Nohara Kayoko  Andrews Eden Mariquit  Salani Giorgio 
Class Format
Lecture / Exercise    (Livestream)
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Thr1-2()  
Group
-
Course number
GEG.S413
Credits
1
Academic year
2023
Offered quarter
3Q
Syllabus updated
2023/10/3
Lecture notes updated
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Language used
English
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Course description and aims

Communication plays a major role in dealing with collaborating across professional and national borders to resolve issues and achieve innovations for the international communities and the global environment. Reality of communication is however rapidly changing reflecting the social and technological situations (online, global, multimodal on demand) and it is important to rethink why communication science is required and how we can effectively do it the students will learn basic theories and methods of science sharing among stakeholders

Student learning outcomes

Students will learn the following skills from taking this course.
1) Be able to understand the importance of science communication in the environment and society
2) Be able to know and engage in different platforms to communicate science to the public
3) Be able to improve communication skills that are necessary in science communication

Keywords

Science communication, public understanding of science, public engagement, science and media

Competencies that will be developed

Specialist skills Intercultural skills Communication skills Critical thinking skills Practical and/or problem-solving skills

Class flow

Most of the sessions will be given online while some including the final presentations might take place in person. Online collaboration within the students is highly encouraged through the Miro board application.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Introduction to science communication: significance, theories, and history of communicating science -
Class 2 Science communication and AI -
Class 3 Science communication and narratives -
Class 4 Science communication practice: science museum -
Class 5 Modelling science communication -
Class 6 Career and science communication -
Class 7 Designing science communication: Presentations of the final project -

Out-of-Class Study Time (Preparation and Review)

To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to assigned readings, and course materials.

Textbook(s)

None required.

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Talking Science Across Borders- Science Communication at Tokyo Tech (M. Norton, K. Nohara)
Handouts and reading assignments will be distributed during the duration of the course.

Assessment criteria and methods

Class participation, reports, group work activities, and final presentation. The course also places emphasis on the active participation of the students during class meetings.

Related courses

  • GEG.S411 : Global Science Communication and Engagement

Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)

-

Other

The final presentations in the 7th week might take place in person. The classroom would be informed through T2SCHOLA.

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