Nature of Scientific Disciplines

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Nature of Scientific Disciplines
Leerdoelen	The student can: 1. characterize the broad range of scientific disciplines 2. compare main methodologies and statistical methods between disciplines. 3. examine a scientific discipline different from their own. Specifically they can: a. use different sources to search for and process relevant information on the discipline b. describe a recent publication from the discipline c. describe a prominent theory in the discipline d. describe the daily practice of the discipline e. give an informed and critical opinion about recent developments and controversies 4. exhibit professional conduct in the process of planning and developing a product 5. demonstrate self-reflection on a level that enables further professional development
Omschrijving	This course is specifically tailored to students who intend to work in the field of science communication. As a science communicator you need to be able to understand, evaluate and critically discuss recent research from a scientific discipline that you might not be all too familiar with. In this course, we will study several research articles from various fields of research. At the end of this course, students will be able to examine sources from a discipline different from their own, and give an informed and critical opinion on recent developments in a poster presentation. Students will thus get to know the broad range of scientific disciplines, what characterizes each discipline and what methodologies are commonly used within the discipline.
Uren per week
Onderwijsvorm	Hoorcollege (LC) (All seminars are mandatory. If a student cannot attend, an alternative assignment will be given.)
Toetsvorm	Presentatie (P), Verslag (R) (Weight: P 50%, R 50%. The reflective report and the presentation need to be passed (grade higher than 5,5) to receive a passing grade for the course.)
Vaksoort	master
Coördinator	dr. S. Telli
Entreevoorwaarden	Students are required to have finished the course Design for Science Education and Communication. The course History and Philosophy of Science is advised.
Opmerkingen	This course is followed by students from the Master Science Education and Communication with a maximum capacity of 20 students. This course was previously registered with course code WMEC17002
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type MSc Science Education and Communication: Communicatie  (Compulsory course units) 2 semester I a verplicht MSc Science Education and Communication: Educatie  (Elective course units) 2 semester I a keuze