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Communicating Science – a Precondition for Democracy

The university course „Science Communication“ in Vienna - education

for science journalists and for those responsible for science PR

Technologies, Publics and Power, Akaroa, New Zealand, 1–5 February

2004

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Competences

Social competence and competence for reflection

Training journalistic and other practical competencies

Evaluation competence

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Modules

1. A relation full of tension: media – science – the public

Production of texts in science and science journalism Public understanding of science in discussion Ethics in media and science Technology assessment, technology policy

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Modules

2. This is the way science works: practice – policies - organisations

Selected disciplines at the place of research Development of universities in international

comparison Science policy in practice

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Modules

3. To make a picture of science: how to “transport” in what forms

Forms of presentation: narrative and statistics How to use pictures Museum, exhibition and knowledge

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Modules

4. Science department: investigate – write -edit

Basics and preconditions of media work Writing workshop and journalists´ conference

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Modules

5. More than print: Fields of practice in science communications

Science in the web and in broadcasting Organising symposia and moderation

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Modules

6. Looking at the target audience, using the appropriate means: Public relations and fundraising

Professional media work for scientific institutions and companies

Fundraising in science (communication)

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