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21W.777 科学论文21W.777 The Science Essay |
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| 课程网址: | http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/writing-and-humanistic-studies/21w-777... |
| 主讲教师: | Dr. Karen Boiko |
| 开课单位: | 麻省理工学院 |
| 开课时间: | 信息不详。欢迎您在右侧留言补充。 |
| 课程语种: | 英语 |
| 中文简介: |  |
| 课程简介: | Did Ben Franklin really fly that kite? What are the ethical dimensions of the creation of chimeras—and what should the public know in order to take part in the conversation about them? Is the science of nutrition really science? How did the technology of birth control end up in the delivery system that we know as "the pill״? Is it possible to time travel—and why would scientists even spend time thinking about it? In this class we celebrate, analyze and practice the art of writing about science for the general public. We read and write humanities-style essays about the intersections among science, technology, and life. Students draw on their own interests and ideas to write essays of substance and grace that focus on science and technology. We'll read models of a variety of approaches to the science essay, including essays by Alan Lightman, Malcolm Gladwell, Elizabeth Kolbert, Oliver Sacks and others, noting in particular how they bring scientific ideas to life for readers. Topics for discussion will include the challenge of explaining scientific concepts; the "personal realm" (Kanigel) of science; myth vs. science; fairness and objectivity in scientific writing; and the "non-quantifiable considerations" (Collini) that are necessarily part of conversations about science. Students will write 5 essays, revising 4 of them, and polishing (re-revising). The class will also have a service learning component, in which MIT students work with a local high school class. Note: this is not a technical writing class. |
| 关 键 词: | 科技; 科学写作; 科技与社会，科技与社会; 科学文献; 公众理解科学; 政策; 辩论; 新闻; 自然令状 |
| 课程来源: | 麻省理工学院公开课 |
| 最后编审: | 2017-05-06：cmh |
| 阅读次数: | 34 |