MXP-124 From TikToks to “Reel” Talk: Science Communication

Students will learn how to search for, read, and analyze, short-form, multimodal science communication media such as podcasts, reels/tiktok videos, twitter threads, and web articles that are presented through social media channels. Theories of mis- and disinformation, science literacy, and information behavior (information avoidance, satisficing, and filter bubbles) and how those theories relate to science communication posted to social media will also be explored. 2 credits.