Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Associate Prof. Dr. Meral ÇİFTER

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Define and analyse the processes related to science communication

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

		Program Competencies
		1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes	1	Middle	Middle	Middle	Middle	Middle	High	High	High	Middle

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Media Literacy

Course Contents

Science communication, science communication trends, writing about science

Weekly Schedule

1) Science communication conceptual framework
2) Science communication conceptual framework
3) Science communication historical process
4) Science communication historical process
5) Science communication approaches-I
6) Science communication approaches-I
7) Science communication approaches-I
8) Student presentations and discussions
9) Student presentations and discussions
10) Science communication approaches-II
11) Midterm exam
12) Science communication policies
13) Science communication policies in Turkey
14) Science communication actors
15) Science communication tools and environments I
16) Science communication tools and environments II

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Group Study
5) Brain Storming

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade

40%

		Number	Percentage
Semester Studies	Midterm Examination	1	50%
Semester Studies	Quiz	1	50%

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

60%

Total

100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required

Course Unit Title	Course Unit Code	Type of Course Unit	Level of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	ECTS Credits
Science Communication	HIT295	Elective	Bachelor's degree	2	Spring	4