SCIENCE PODCASTING & RADIO

LSC 561

Focuses on science writing concepts and techniques that can be used to communicate purposefully and effectively with public audiences about science, research, and technology.

COMARTS 449

Sound plays a crucial but understudied role in experiences of media and cultural life. From the mundane sounds of our daily routines to the irresistible refrains of our favorite songs, sound (in its various guises as noise, music, echo, vibration, etc.) is fundamental to communications media and, more broadly, to our perceptions of the world around us. An introduction to the emerging field of sound studies and an investigation into the role sound and music (or lack thereof) play in various communications media. Through audio assignments such as the creation of podcasts, learn the basics of digital audio recording and editing software and how to present and distribute audio content via the Internet, specifically as podcasts. Gain practical skills for creating digital audio projects and a deeper appreciation for how paying attention to sound leads to unique understandings of history, culture, and media technologies.

LSC 440

Explores how to navigate the complex world of digital and networked communication tools with an eye toward a wide variety of careers in communication. Understand and evaluate social implications of digital media, informed by the most recent scholarship and classical theories. Attention is given to implications for public engagement with controversial scientific issues.

LSC 100

Fundamentals of effective written and spoken communication. Develops skills in gathering and evaluating information, writing research papers and other documents, and preparing and delivering oral presentations.

JOURN 457

Audio storytelling as an art form, with a focus on creating a series of episodic long-form audio storytelling segments. Develop interview and writing skills, as well as field recording and editing techniques. Develop personal style and voice, while learning practical skills necessary to write and produce audio content for over the air or online.