An interdisciplinary approach in science communication education: a case study

    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Pearce, Amy R. (author), Romero, Aldemaro (author), and Zibluk, John B. (author)
    Format:
    Book chapter
    Publication Date:
    2010
    Published:
    USA
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: D06835
    Subject Term:
    attitudes, communication education, communication planning, cooperative programs, courses, curriculum, educational needs, educational strategies, information issues, journalists, research communication, scientific communication, scientists, and teaching methods
    Notes:
    Pages 235-252 in LeeAnn Kahlor and Patricia A. Stout (eds.), Communicating science: new agendas in communication. Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group, New York, NY. 265 pages., Authors describe experiences at Arkansas State University, with special success found in team-taught (faculty, community), interdisciplinary science communication courses, related training workshops and continuing public outreach initiatives. Fourteen recommendations and considerations for offering such courses.

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