COMM 327 - Communicating Science & Policy

Description

Hours: Three hours lecture a week Definition: Provides an introduction and overview of environmental science communication in the broader contexts of (a) the role of communication in science, and (b) the cultural, practical and policy-related role of science communication to a variety of audiences and the wider society. This course focuses on best practices for environmental science communication and the translation of complex material in terms of persuasiveness and accuracy intended for a variety of audiences, including the science community, stakeholders, media representatives, policy makers, and public audiences. Cultivate students' practical communication skills, with particular emphasis on effective speaking, writing and exhibiting on scientific and science-related topics to effectively engage non-scientific audiences via a variety of formats such as elevator speeches, narratives and analogies, social media, grant-writing, and advocacy papers. Provides students with the opportunity to undertake a substantial practical project in grant writing or science exhibiting.

Meeting Information

Status: Open
Class Number: 1594
Session: Regular Academic Session
Units: 3.00
Class Components: Lecture
Career: Undergraduate
Dates: 8/26/2017 - 12/22/2017
Grading: Letter Grade

Class Availability

Information below is 24 hours old.
Enrollment Total: 18
Available Seats: 15
Wait List Capacity: 10
Wait List Total: 0

Textbook / Other Materials

Enrollment Information

• Upper Division