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PAB5114: AgriFood Career, Communication & Impact Pathway Skills
Semester 1 and Semester 2 | Credits: 5
Research communication can aim to generate support for scientific research or study, to inform decision making, political and policy thinking. This module will develop an understanding of the interactions between research and society, ensuring an understanding of the social significance of research in society. This module with introduce the concept of Theory of Change and Impact pathway. Module will cover role of Theory of Change and Impact Pathway in research communication, and implementation of critical thinking regarding research and communication activities. The module will introduce concepts of system thinking and design thinking approaches, as well as community-based social marketing as a behaviour change approach. Students will be trained in career development skills including CV development. Students also will be provided with the skills in identifying how they can themselves can gain critical research skill gap analysis in light of the emerging employment opportunities and trends across the private, public and NGO sectors. Students will be trained in effective networking and science communication strategies via different communication channels, including internet and social media, to improve career prospects.
(Language of instruction: English)
Learning Outcomes
- LO1. Explain and discuss the concept of Theory of Change and Impact pathways.
- LO2. Discuss a research topic for various audiences through news print, broadcast and social media.
- LO3. Analyse the implementation and identify the efficacy of different research communication approaches based on ToC and Impact.
- LO4. Apply ToC and IP approached to communicate the importance of research in the area of agri-food sustainability.
- LO5. Demonstrate learning and understanding of systems thinking approach and community based social marketing as behaviour change approach.
- LO6. Develop CV, and a 5 year career plan with milestones based on skill-gap analysis.
Assessments
- Continuous Assessment (30%)
- Oral, Audio Visual or Practical Assessment (70%)
Teachers
- PETER MC KEOWN:
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- CHARLES SPILLANE:
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- GALINA BRYCHKOVA:
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- SARA FARRONA:
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- David Styles:
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Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.