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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