Provide the tools required to identify the communication goals, analyze them and develop the proper strategies to better exploit the available media.
Course Prerequisites
None.
Teaching Methods
- presentation slides, that will be made available to students in pdf format via the Kiro platform. - analysis of case studies - practical exercises about writing articles, develop communication strategies, public speaking - toy simulations
Assessment Methods
Develop a project that entails some of the concept introduced during the lectures.
Texts
Scrivere di scienza, Daniele Gouthier, Codice Edizioni 2019
Esperienze di giornalismo scientifico, a cura di Livia Marin e Davide Ludovisi, Scienza Express 2022
Il giornalismo scientifico, Nico Pitrelli, Carocci Editore 2021
Contents
1. evolution of the interplay between science and society 2. infodemics, fake news and cognitive biases; storytelling techniques 3. scientific journalism: role and dynamics 4. social networks: opportunities, strategies and the disintermediation problem 5. science communication from the point of view of university departments and research institutes
Course Language
Italian
More information
The students who can benefit from more inclusive teaching methods (see https://portale.unipv.it/it/didattica/servizi-lo-studente/modalita-didattiche-inclusive) can utilize the material and follow the videolectures available on KIRO. They should also get in touch with the professor to schedule online meetings and, if possible, group activities.
