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Science, Media and Community

  • SCOM201
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The discipline of science communication is an emerging field of study that has become increasingly important as technological changes influence social structures and patterns of behaviour into the twenty-first century. This field of science communication has been developing in conjunction with an international policy movement towards Public Engagement in Science and Technology (PEST), which seeks to increase public awareness and engagement in these technological changes and their influences on human and global structures. Skills in the discipline area of science communication are becoming of critical importance for scientists, technologists, journalists and policy makers, as well as... -- Course Website

Instructor: Dr Catherine Simpson

Prerequisites: SCOM100 or 12cp 



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