COMM 4660 - [Public Communication of Science and Technology]

(crosslisted) STS 4661
(SBA)

Spring. Next offered 2016-2017. 3 credits.

Prerequisite: COMM 2850, or COMM 3020, ENGRC 3500, or permission of instructor.

B. Lewenstein.

Explores the structure, meanings, and implications of “public communication of science and technology” (PCST). Examines the contexts in which PCST occurs, looks at motivations and constraints of those involved in producing information about science for nonprofessional audiences, and analyzes the functions of PCST. Ties existing ideas about PCST to general communication research, and leads to developing new knowledge about PCST. Format is primarily seminar/discussion.