Admission Requirements
Innovative Methods in Science Communication and Society is a 13-week course which is part of the Science Communication and Society specialisation. The course is open to MSc students from the Faculty of Science and to MSc students in the Biomedical Sciences programme of LUMC. Other students who are interested in following this course, should contact their own study advisor for permission.
NOTE:
This course replaces the course Scientific Narration and Visualization (4603SCNV3Y)
NOTE:
There is a limited amount of spots for students who want to follow this course as an elective course and are not following the SCS specialisation. Make sure to register in time to obtain a spot in the course.
Please apply for this course through this registration form.
Description
In this course Innovative methods in Science Communication and Society you will explore the various ways in which science communication practice and research play a role in society. You will learn about the roles you can take in the interaction between science and society. You will explore the evidence-based development of science communication products. During this course the social, cultural, environmental and ethical considerations in science communication will be discussed through various assignments. By analyzing the intersection between the theory and practice of science communication, you are encouraged to reflect on your own view about the field and its challenges, as well as assessing your skills and future career options.
Course Objectives
After completion of Innovative Methods in Science Communication and Society students are able to:
Critically reflect on the roles one can take in the interaction between science and society.
Analyze social, cultural, environment and ethical dilemmas within science communication research and practice.
Develop innovative communication strategies, such as strengthening a dialogue, based on a critical analysis of the discourse surrounding a certain scientific topic.
Develop skills and adequate theoretical knowledge on visual science communication method and strategies.
Link science communication leading theories and practices to future career paths.
Timetable
Preliminary schedule: Classes will take place on Tuesday morning 09:15 -12h from September 3rd - November 26th, 2024. Tuesday afternoons (13:15 - 16h) are blocked for assignments and workshops. Room schedule will follow.
Mode of Instruction
In this course we will make use of various modes of instruction, such as lectures, guest lectures, workshops, individual assignments and group work.
Assessment Method
You will answer questions on your motivations and expectations of the semester, taking ownership of your trajectory (pass/fail)
In groups, you will analyse a case study on science communication in activism (40%)
In pairs, you will redesign a poster based on the obtained knowledge on visual communication (30%)
You will write a reflection report on your learning trajectory of the semester (30%)
Reading List
Reading material will be provided via Brightspace.
Registration
Please apply for this course through this registration form. You also need to register via MyStudyMap (uSis).
Contact
For any information regarding this course or the SCS specialisation in general you can contact our department through: infoscs@biology.leidenuniv.nl.
Remarks
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