Course content

Communication from various perspectives
- Historical and social perspective
- Theory of science and modern scientific history
- Exhibition theory
- Overview, nationally and internationally, of institutions and various types of communication activity
- Policy and management
The exhibition as a platform for communication
- Methods
- Analytical tools
- Analysis of an exhibition
Communication and user understanding
- Segments of the public
- Communication of knowledge
- Communication and teaching philosophy
- Interactivity

Learning outcome

The students
• have an overview of “communication attached to exhibitions in museums and science centres”, are familiar with examples of different methods of communication and can understand these from a historical and social perspective
• can analyse exhibitions with regard to how exhibitions communicate with various segments of the public
• have knowledge of the meaning of user understanding for communication and understand interactivity in the context of exhibitions.

Learning methods and activities

The course is reserved for students admitted to a particular programme ("studierettskrav"). Exhange students interested in the course must consult the Department for possible admission.

Compulsory assignments

• studentpresentation
• written assignment

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

Requires admission to the Master of Science in Didactics, specializing in the natural sciences.