This unit uses current case studies and critical evaluations of various modes of representations of key contemporary scientific themes to review the means of representing scientific knowledge to the broad community. This unit examines and critiques various methods of communication with a view to assessing their effectiveness in informing the public discourse. The various contemporary means used to represent scientific communication are critiqued and assessed for their effectiveness in portraying key scientific themes and issues. Examples are drawn from media such as film; literature; scientific texts and journals; and academic debate, as well as industry portrayals of the implications of... -- Course Website
Instructor: Dr Catherine Simpson
Prerequisites: 39cp including (SCOM200 or SCOM201)