Communicating Climate Crisis (C8567)
Communicating Climate Crisis
Module C8567
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
This module will explore principles behind communicating about global warming effectively. You will be introduced to a number of psychological models and approaches that, if applied correctly, could enable you to be more effective communicators of global warming issues. The module is expected to develop your understanding of effective science communication and may provide opportunities for honing practical skills of constructing impactful communication messages. You will also develop generalizable skills of problem solving, collaboration, and audience awareness.
Full Module Description
This module will explore principles behind communicating about global warming effectively. You will be introduced to a number of psychological models and approaches that, if applied correctly, could enable you to be more effective communicators of global warming issues. The module is expected to develop your understanding of effective science communication and may provide opportunities for honing practical skills of constructing impactful communication messages. You will also develop generalizable skills of problem solving, collaboration, and audience awareness.
Pre-Requisite
This module will explore principles behind communicating about global warming effectively. You will be introduced to a number of psychological models and approaches that, if applied correctly, could enable you to be more effective communicators of global warming issues. The module is expected to develop your understanding of effective science communication and may provide opportunities for honing practical skills of constructing impactful communication messages. You will also develop generalizable skills of problem solving, collaboration, and audience awareness.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of contemporary psychological theory and research on communication in relation to global warming.
Demonstrate an ability to apply social psychological theories and research to the context of communicating about global warming.
Demonstrate ability to communicate complex information clearly.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (2000 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 2 Wed 16:00 | 80.00% |
| Coursework | 20.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Group Presentation | T1 Week 10 (15 minutes) | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Workshop | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Ms Monica Barnard
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Prof Anna Rabinovich
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