| Course Title: Science Communication |
| Start Date: 01/23/2024 End Date: 05/07/2024 |
| Term: Spring Semester 2024 |
| Description: In this course, we will evaluate the practices that best support a shared understanding of facts and enable trustworthy storytelling. We will read peer-reviewed literature on the benefits, challenges, and equity considerations of using various presentation formats and platforms. Students will analyze and then practice science-sharing methods targeting professionals and general audiences. |
| Distribution(s): II - Math & Sciences , SI - Speaking-Intensive , WI - Writing-Intensive |
| Academic Level Of Course: Undergraduate | Credits:4.00 |
| Faculty | Phone | Email address |
| André White | 413-538-2148 | awhite@mtholyoke.edu |
| Meeting Dates | Method | Meeting days | Meeting times | Building name | Room | Frequency |
| 01/23/2024 - 05/07/2024 | Seminar | Tuesday | 01:30PM - 04:20PM | CLAP - Clapp Laboratory | 225 | Weekly |
| Requisite Courses | ||
| Prereq: 4 credits in the department. | Take previously | Required |
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| Cross-listed Sections |
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| Course Availability | ||||
| Section status: Closed | Capacity: 12 | Enrollment: 13 | Available: 0 | Waitlist: 0 |
BOOK INFORMATION
| Book List | Required | Publisher Full Price |
| Title: Designing Science Presentations Author: Carter, Matt Copyright: 2013 Edition: 2 Volume: ISBN: 9780123859693 Publisher: Academic Press |
Required | 34.96 |
| Title: On Public Speaking and Presenting Author: Duarte, Nancy Copyright: 2020 Edition: Volume: ISBN: 1633698831 Publisher: Harvard Business Review Press |
Required | 15.69 |
| Additional Book Comments |
| This is the complete book list for this class. |