Program Overview

Program Overview

The Science Communication Special Lecture is a 1.0-unit course offered to students from the 1st to 5th year, held in the fall semester on Tuesdays, period 2, at the Yamagata campus, taught by Professor Yamashina Naoko.

Course Description

In modern society, science and technology play a vital role in our daily lives. To build a better society, it is essential for individuals to understand and engage with science and technology. Science communication has emerged as a concept to facilitate this interaction. This course aims to explore the background and methodology of science communication, as well as improve communication skills.

Course Format

The course will be conducted online using a simultaneous two-way system.

Relationship to Degree Program and Competence

This course is related to the development of communication skills, internationality, and the ability to disseminate research findings.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Examine and discuss the ideal approach to science communication in relation to their current position and future goals.
• Identify challenges and potential solutions for implementing science communication.

Keywords

Science communication, trans-science, science and technology as public goods, citizen participation, social implementation of research findings.

Course Plan

The course will consist of 10 sessions, covering topics such as:

• Introduction to science communication
• The background and necessity of science communication
• Case studies of science communication
• Risk communication
• The current state of science communicators
• Citizen participation in science and technology
• Conclusion and review

Prerequisites

It is recommended that students take the Science Communication Overview course before enrolling in this special lecture.

Evaluation Method

Student performance will be evaluated based on:

• Attendance and participation (using a response system)
• Final report The evaluation criteria will be based on the total points earned from the attendance and participation (60%) and the final report (40%), with a passing grade requiring at least 70% of the total points.

Study Time Allocation and Method

Students are expected to review the course materials regularly.

Teaching Materials and References

There are no specific teaching materials or references required for this course.

Other Notes

• The course will be conducted online using Teams.
• Course announcements will be posted on the manaba course news page.
• Details of the course will be explained in the first lecture.
• For inquiries, please contact the Graduate School of Science and Technology common subject office.

Relationship to Other Courses

This course is related to the Science Communication Overview course, which covers the background and basics of science communication.