SCI 3101 The Public Communication of Science
3 units
Science (General)
Faculty of Science
A multi-disciplinary approach to communicating Science towards non-specialist audiences by exploring the principles and practices of communication, public speaking and media relations. Theoretical topics include framing issues for various audience-types, use of metaphor and appropriate terminology in story-telling. Unless otherwise explicitly listed as an optional course in your program of study, this course cannot count as a Science optional course, but may be used as an elective. Limited enrolment.
Components:
Lecture
Requirements:
Prerequisites: 21 course units offered by the Faculty of Science at the 2000, 3000 or 4000 level.
Previously Offered Terms:
Fall
French Equivalent:
Organized
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Clear Expectations
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Learned a Lot
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Recommend
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Workload
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Fair Assessments
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