Scientific issues have often formed the basis for political debates. But translating science into public policy can be a messy business. As journalists, policy makers, and citizens encounter scientific research, well-established findings are often a matter for contentious political opposition and conflicted public opinion — witness climate change. At other times, scientific findings enter popular parlance, and we often make broad policy decisions without fully understanding the consequences. This course explores how we move from data to rhetoric and beyond.
- Fall 2011 (Comm 489)
- Fall 2016 (Comm 467) []
- Winter 2017 (Comm 467)
- Winter 2018 (Comm 467)
- Fall 2018 (Comm 467)
Format:
Small seminar class (18-20 students)
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