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GS536: Communication & Outreach
Semester 1 and Semester 2 | Credits: 5
The student should only register for this module in the academic year that they intend to complete the module.
This module aims to give students the opportunity to understand the relevance and impact of research in society and to communicate research to diverse audiences, including non-specialists. Students will be given an opportunity to broaden their understanding of the social context of research. Students are expected to engage in activities to improve their communication skills, such as workshops and training courses. A key goal of this module is to challenge the student with the task of promoting the themes of their discipline/School/College and communicating technically complex and/or advanced concepts to non-specialist audiences. Detailed learning outcomes for this module should be developed by the supervisor taking into account the suite of online training materials available and the suite of communication opportunities and outreach activities available. Students must complete a report:
• describing in detail the training undertaken,
• outlining their engagement in practical outreach activities ,
• providing evidence of their effectiveness (for example audience feedback reports) and
• including any outputs, such as presentations or demonstrations.
(Language of instruction: English)
Learning Outcomes
- Communicate complex research topics to non-specialist audiences.
- Engage with community through active participation.
- Appreciate the role of research in society.
Assessments
- Department-based Assessment (100%)
Teachers
- SANDRA DONOHUE:
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- ANNA MARIE LEONARD:
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Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.