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 2 February 2004 [email protected]

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Modules

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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 2 February 2004 [email protected]

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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 2 February 2004 [email protected]

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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 2 February 2004 [email protected]

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Science department: investigate – write -edit

  Basics and preconditions of media work Writing workshop and journalists ´ conference 2 February 2004 [email protected]

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More than print: Fields of practice in science communications

  Science in the web and in broadcasting Organising symposia and moderation 2 February 2004 [email protected]

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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) 2 February 2004 [email protected]

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