COMM 4660

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COMM 4660
Public Communication of Science and Technology

Course information provided by the 2014-2015 Catalog.

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.


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

Distribution Category (SBA)

When Offered Spring.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: STS 4661

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 15942 COMM 4660   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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