University of Colorado Boulder - The Softer Side of Science Communication
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The Softer Side of Science Communication at Coursera Overview
Duration | 10 hours |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
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The Softer Side of Science Communication at Coursera Highlights
- Earn a certificate of completion
The Softer Side of Science Communication at Coursera Course details
- In this course, you will continue to explore how to develop and implement evidence-based methods for science communication
- Here we?ll be looking at the softer but no less important side of science communication
- We?ll cover the basics of human emotion, building connection with your audience through empathy and authenticity, how improv can improve your science communication game, non-verbal communication, and managing adversity in science communication
- We?ll close with a discussion of how to be an inclusive and trauma-informed science communicator
The Softer Side of Science Communication at Coursera Curriculum
The Power of Emotion
Course Introduction
Humans As Emotional Beings
Emotion and Science Communication
Managing Anxiety about Science
Melanie Peffer TED Talk: Exploring Examples of Safe Gateways To Curiosity
Basics of Human Emotion
Science, Emotion, and Communication
The Power of Emotion
Building Connection
Vulnerability, authenticity and Trust in Science Communication
Empathy and Science Communication
Improvisation and Science Communication
Why Use Storytelling?
Nonverbal Science Communication
Brené Brown TED Talk: The Power of Vulnerability
How to Build Trust in Science and Health: Mini Course
Introduction to Empathy, Brené Brown
The Art of Question Asking: The Other Half of Empathic Listening
Empathy in Science Communication: Mini Course
Introduction: Pop culture and Improvisation
Optional: Improv Can Build Confidence
How To Tell A Science Story: Mini Course
Conflict and Adversity in Science Communication
Conflict in Science Communication
Where Does Adversity in Science Communication Come From?
Strategies for Managing an Adversarial Audience
Conflict Resolution
Conflict and Adversity in Science Communication
Inclusivity in Science Communication
Trauma Informed Science Communication
Designing for Inclusion
Ethical Considerations in Science Communication
Wrap Up
Strategies for Sharing Power
Racism and Discrimination in Health Care: Providers and Patients
Culturally Relevant SciComm: Mini Course
How to be Inclusive in Science Storytelling: Mini Course
The Ethics of Science Communication
Ethics of Science Communication: Mini Course
Course 2 Resources
DESC Universal Final Project Instructions
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