Established by: Faculty director of studies, Faculty of arts, 2018-10-10
Contents
With this course students gain insight into a dynamic and interdisciplinary research field – science communication - that deals with the history of popular science, the medialization of science, the public understanding of and engagement with science, and with evaluating and understanding effective strategies for communicating science in public. The overall aim is to give students the knowledge, analytical tools and practical skills needed to develop a critical understanding of the role of science communication in society, past and present, as well as for making informed choices about how to communicate science in public.
Expected learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will:
Knowledge and understanding Demonstrate an understanding of how the history of popular science is linked to the history of science’s role in society Demonstrate knowledge of key concepts and models in the interdisciplinary research field of science communication Demonstrate knowledge of principles of effective science communication
Skills and abilities Analyze how science-related controversies play out in the media Discuss conceptions of the value of science communication and the responsibility of science communicators Communicate academic knowledge in digital formats to non-expert audiences
Evaluation and attitude Reflect on the meaning of science communication and its role in society
Required Knowledge
90 ECTS history of science and ideas, or a Degree encompassing at least 180 ECTS credits, or equivalent. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B/6. Where the language of instruction is Swedish, applicants must prove proficiency in Swedish to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.
Form of instruction
The course is taught completely online and involves only asynchronous (no real-time communication) learning activities. The course is structured into modules that cover specific areas and is designed around the active participation of students, in the form of group discussions and other forms of interaction around course content. Students are expected to participate regularly and to take an active approach to learning.
Technical requirements
Regular, reliable, high speed internet access
A computer (laptop or stationary) with a webcam (built in or external)
A microphone, preferably a headset with microphone
Examination modes
Assessment tasks include individual written assignments, seminar participation in both written and oral form, as well as individual written and oral presentations.
In order to pass the course, all obligatory tasks and assignments must have been successfully completed. The course is graded on the scale U (Fail), G (Pass), or VG (Pass with distinction). Students who have passed a course cannot retake an exam for a higher grade.
Students who fail the examination have a right to retake the examination within two months after the date of the first examination, and once again within a year. Examination based on the same syllabus as the ordinary examination is guaranteed during a period of two years after the student first registered for the course.
A student is entitled to have another examiner appointed after two failed examinations, by applying to the Faculty of Arts Board.
Literature
Valid from:
2019 week 2
Nieto-Galan Agustí Science in the public sphere : a history of lay knowledge and expertise Abingdon, Oxon : Routledge : 2016 : 270 s. : ISBN: 9781138909519 Mandatory Search the University Library catalogue
