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Course module: FI-MSECTSC
FI-MSECTSC
Trends in Science Communication: Topical issues and debates in Science Communication
Course info
Course codeFI-MSECTSC
EC2.5
Course goals
Upon completion of the course, the student can:
  • Mention and reflect upon (some) topical issues and developments in the field of science communication;
  • Being able to describe, analyze and reflect on presented issues and developments. 
Content
Science is a human activity evoking a number reactions such as curiosity, enthusiasm, disinterest, and resistance among the general public and relevant stakeholders. On the one hand, scientific developments find their way into society and (might) affect our daily lives, while on the other hand societal demands (might) influence the future research agenda and the development of new and innovative science products and events. Proper communication is of critical importance to bring forward the intended messages to the target audience, or to develop in co-creation with segments of the public the relevant and needed knowledge and products.
 
Examples of topical issues and developments that take a prominent place in current debates are, among others, diversity & inclusion (e.g. how to organize science such that everybody feels welcome to participate and becomes engaged), democratizing science & public engagement (e.g. how to involve the general public in the formulation of the future research agenda) and/or new communication interventions to address socio-scientific issues (such as sustainability, climate change or feeding the world population). Through studying case studies from recent history dealing with issues as described above we will gain insight in the dynamics of such processes. We can ask ourselves, what, in retrospect, can we learn from these initiatives?
 
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