— Popular Science & Technology Writing
Positioning of science and technology in society as reflected and constructed in popular texts. Topics include genre theory, demarcation, rhetorical figures, forms of qualitative and quantitative reasoning, and the epistemic role of popularization in science.
Topics
- genre theory
- demarcation
- rhetorical figures
- forms of qualitative and quantitative reasoning
- and the epistemic role of popularization in science
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
Course Description: Positioning of science and technology in society as reflected and constructed in popular texts. Topics include genre theory, demarcation, rhetorical figures, forms of qualitative and quantitative reasoning, and the epistemic role of popularization in science. Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Discussion 1 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE). Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Discussion 1 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027