Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

Upon successful completion of an internship, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcomes:
• The ability to apply existing science communication knowledge, principles and skills in similar or new situations (LO1),
• The ability to identify when new science communication knowledge or skills are required, to seek appropriate mentorship and assistance to develop these, and then to apply them (LO2),
• The ability to work effectively, respectfully and productively with others in real-life workplace situations - whether those others be students, science communicators, persons at the host organisation or other stakeholders (LO3), and
• An understanding of workplace-based learning processes through critical reflection on the internship experience (LO4).

Other Information

Students would generally be expected to be on track to complete a Science Communication major or minor, and/or to have extensive experience in extra-curricular science communication activities. Students new to science communication will not be eligible for the course. The course convener will determine whether the student has adequate experience to participate in the course.

Indicative Assessment

Assessment will be negotiated between internship manager, student and host organisation, but will typically consist of:
• 50% Diligent attendance at host organisation on agreed upon days or half days, and participation in appropriate-level science communication activities at that organisation. A verbal or written report from the host organisation supervisor will be solicited to comment on this aspect. (LO1)
• 20% Active participation in training sessions with the course convener and group during the semester/session, to practice essential science communication skills, receive mentorship from skilled science communicators, and debrief about the ongoing experience. (LO2)
• 10% Effective, respectful and productive working relationships with others in the course, people at the host organisation and any other stakeholders. A verbal or written report from the host organisation supervisor will be solicited to comment on this aspect, along with the course convener's personal observations. (LO3)
• 20% One or more written reflections during the semester, and/or a written report or presentation at its conclusion, reflecting on the internship experience. (LO4)
All four elements must be satisfactorily completed to pass the course.

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Workload

120-150 hours per semester. Exact terms of attendance at host organisation to be negotiated.

Requisite and Incompatibility

You will need to contact the Centre for the Public Awareness of Science to request a permission code to enrol in this course.

Assumed Knowledge

Students would generally be expected to be on track to complete a Science Communication major or minor, and/or to have extensive experience in extra-curricular science communication activities. Students new to science communication will not be eligible for the course. The course convener will determine whether the student has adequate experience to participate in the course.

Majors

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