Department of Psychology, Unit Catalogue 2007/08 |
PS50072 Science & communication 2 |
| Credits: 6 |
| Level: Masters |
| Semester: 2 |
| Assessment: CW 50%, EX 25%, PR 25% |
| Requisites: |
| Before taking this unit you must take PS50071 |
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Aims: To provide students with the skills to analyse and interpret science communication and the relationship between science and culture, building on Science and Communication 1.
Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to use interpretative methods for analysing film, video written and virtual media material relating to science communication. They will be able to present such analyses using a range of media techniques. Skills: * Comprehensive and scholarly written communication (e.g. essays) (T/F A) * Concise, time-bound and effective written communication (e.g. briefings/exams) (T/F A) * Effective oral communication (e.g. seminar presentations) (T/F A) * Ability to select, summarise and synthesise written information from multiple sources. (T/F A) * Ability to develop rigorous arguments through precise use of concepts and models. (T/F A) * Ability to synthesise multidisciplinary perspectives on the same problem. (T/F A) * Ability to select and use appropriate ideas to produce a coherent response to a pre-set question. (T/F A) * Ability to formulate a research question, then develop and present an original and coherent answer. (T/F A) * Ability to produce work to agreed specifications and deadlines. (T/F A) * Ability to work independently, without close supervision or guidance (T/F) Content: Brain science and science fiction brains; changing cultural conceptions of mind/brain and mental health; the metaphor of 'connections' in portrayal of the brain and its development - dangers to the brain, and the dangerous brain; Analysis of film/drama; video documentary; written text; the Internet. |