Course Title: Fundamentals of Science Communication
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On completing the course, the student will be able to: |
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During the course, the attendees will understand the different modes of scientific communication with different stakeholders. |
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Furthermore, students will also learn the basic nuances of manuscript writing and preparing a grant proposal. |
SYLLABI : FUNDAMENTALS OF SCIENCE COMMUNICATION
Lectures
- Course Introduction + Understanding Science Communication & Public Engagement (SC & PE)
- Roles of Science Communicators in Society
- SciComm Strategy & Fundamentals
- Exercise: Choose an SC & PE group project and develop a strategy for it
- Introduction to SciComm Research
- SciComm Models
- An Inclusive History of Science Communication
- Exercise: Reflect on the SciComm model(s) being employed for your SC & PE group project
- Importance of Narratives for SciComm + Narrative Frameworks
- Storytelling tips and techniques for SciComm
- Exercise: Storyboarding a concept for your SC & PE group project
- Balancing Accuracy vs. Accessibility in SciComm
- Dealing with Jargon + Using Metaphors & Analogies in SciComm
- Grant-writing and project management for your SC & PE project
- Mid-Term Assignment: Write a short grant for the BLiSC Open Day
- Evaluation and Impact Measurement
- Reflexive Practice
- Ethics of doing SciComm
- Role Play Activity for Understanding Different Audiences
- Discussing the grant writing assignment, group projects
- Sharing feedback and clarifying doubts if any
- SciComm & Social Justice
- Understanding your SciComm Audiences
- Challenges of doing SciComm in India
- Building a SciComm Career in India
Evaluation
Final Assignment: Presenting your entire SC & PE group project with reflections from course modules
Instructors: Sudarshan Gadadhar, Sabuj Bhattacharya
Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10-11:30 Am
Venue: SAFEDA
- Teacher: Sabuj Bhattacharyya
- Teacher: Sudarshan Gadadhar