Communicating Science with the Public

Please note that consent to enrol is required for SCOM4014. This course dives into the history, theory and practice of science communication at an advanced level. It covers contemporary competing theories in science communication, the historical roots of the discipline, and a deep understanding of science communication professional practice. It is targeted at students specialising in science communication and provides a solid foundation for further studies in science communication, touching on multiple communication mediums, considerations of different aims and audiences, and some specifics of communicating particular kinds of scientific information. Students will develop foundational science communication conceptual and research skills in this course. The course is compulsory for students pursuing the Science Communication Honours specialisation (SCOM-HSPC); it may also be suitable for advanced undergraduates in other disciplines, particularly in the sciences, who would benefit from its overview of the current science communication landscape. This course is co-taught with postgraduate students but assessed separately.