Course
Risk Management, Communication and Policy (RIS630)
The course addresses at a more advanced level the challenges and opportunities of developing effective risk management in the 24/7 media environment. It covers the critical aspects of risk perception and communication as key elements of risk management. The course also covers crucial implications for policy making and delivery. The course is based on assimilating the basic principles of risk perception and communication and applying those principles to real-life situations. Students will conduct an analysis of a defined problem and present their report to other students.
Dette er emnebeskrivelsen for studieåret 2020-2021. Merk at det kan komme endringer.
Semesters
Fakta
Emnekode
RIS630
Vekting (stp)
10
Semester undervisningsstart
Autumn
Undervisningsspråk
English
Antall semestre
1
Vurderingssemester
Autumn
Content
Learning outcome
After completing the course students will be able to
Knowledge
-Understand the dynamics of risk perception and communication.
- Understand how a range of risks from various sectors (e.g. energy, food, pharmaceuticals) can be effectively managed and how science-informed policy can be successfully developed
Skills
- Have the ability to specialize in risk perception/ communication as one of the main branches of the risk analysis field.
- Have the ability to independently process scientific literature about the relationship between risk management and risk perception /communication. Emphasis will be put on developing scientifically-informed judgement, as well as the ability to present viable options for policy that will be discussed among peers.
General Competence
- Students will acquire general competence in writing an academic paper
-Students will develop their research ability
-Student will strengthen their presentation abilities
- The course will foster group work abilities
Forkunnskapskrav
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid | Exam system | Withdrawal deadline | Exam date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper | 1/1 | Letter grades | Inspera assessment | — | — |
The students should work individually to write a 4000 words research paper (double spacing). The students shall within define deadlines submit to the teacher an outline, first draft and second draft of their paper and be prepared to exchange with fellow students about their paper. Besides seminars and student presentations, some lectures will be given throughout the semester. Other lectures may be pre-recorded. The research requirements will be introduced during the first lecture. The students shall select their topic within 5 weeks and submit their final research paper within 15 weeks.