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PUB 611: Making Knowledge Public: How Research Makes Its Way Into Society
Join us for PUB 611 - Making Knowledge Public: How Research Makes Its Way Into Society. Designed to spark conversations and engage students from across the university, the course explores the changing role of research, knowledge-making, and truth in the public sphere.
Join us for PUB 611 - Making Knowledge Public: How Research Makes Its Way Into Society. Designed to spark conversations and engage students from across the university, the course explores the changing role of research, knowledge-making, and truth in the public sphere.
Making Knowledge Public is a course about how knowledge produced at universities makes its way into society, the public value of this knowledge, and the diminishing attention given to this public mission. The course asks questions such as: how does research shape public policy? how is the public involved in science? and, how is research taken up by the public? The course is premised on the belief that, in today鈥檚 climate, it is more important than ever for universities, researchers, and scholars to assert themselves in the public sphere in more purposeful ways. At the same time, the course offers a very critical examination of how universities function, including the little value that is actually placed on making knowledge public. We will very purposely pull back the curtain on how universities function by exploring academic career incentives, the economies of prestige that govern them, and the role of education鈥攊ncluding yours鈥攑lays in the institution.
This 4-credit course is being offered entirely online in an asynchronous format, with assignments due at scheduled points throughout the term. The course is open to both undergraduate and graduate students from 大象传媒, as well as to non-credit students from anywhere in the world (registered through 大象传媒鈥檚 LifeLong Learning).
- Credits: 4
- Schedule: Online, asynchronous
- Prerequisites: Undergraduate students must have completed a minimum of 75 credits. Also open to graduate students from across the university (contact course instructor for registration details), and non-credit students registering through LifeLong Learning. Space is limited.
- Questions? Email Dr. Alperin at jalperin@sfu.ca
What you will learn
After completing this course, you鈥檒l be able to do the following:
- Understand how research moves from universities into the public sphere and shapes society
- Evaluate the public value of scholarly knowledge and its role in informing policy, science, and culture
- Critically examine the structures, incentives, and prestige economies that shape universities and academic careers, including the outsized role of scholarly publishing
- Identify barriers to making knowledge public and propose strategies for more purposeful engagement
- Reflect on the role of education鈥攊ncluding your own鈥攊n the functioning of academic institutions
- Assess opportunities for researchers, scholars, and universities to strengthen their public mission
How you will learn and be evaluated
- Prepare to spend 3-5 hours per week on coursework, including weekly readings and video lectures
- Expect active readings and other assignments on a weekly basis
- Plan to access the course at least once every few days to keep up with your work and class discussions
- Connect with the instructor via email, online posts, and optional live Q&A Zoom sessions scheduled by the instructor (summaries/recordings available)
- Connect with student peers through online social annotations
You will be evaluated on:
- Assignments
- Participation in online discussions
Faculty
How to register
Current 大象传媒 students
Current 大象传媒 students must register for the course through Go大象传媒.
Non-credit students enrolling through LifeLong Learning
This course is open to students not registered at 大象传媒. Non-大象传媒 students interested in this course are invited to enroll in the non-credit option through 大象传媒鈥檚 Lifelong Learning registration system. Please see the Policies page for information regarding refunds and grading, and the Supports page for information regarding accessibility supports available.
We are committed to keeping this course accessible. Discounts and fee waivers are available for a limited number of participants with financial constraints, especially those without institutional support or from underrepresented regions. Please contact commpkp@sfu.ca with the nature of your need, including your role, institutional affiliation, and country of residence. Requests will be reviewed confidentially and fairly, with priority given to those who would otherwise be unable to participate.
Technical Requirements
For online courses, you will need a computer with audio and microphone that is connected to the internet. Canvas is the online system that will be used for the course. For more information and online support, visit Online Learning.
English Language Requirements
To succeed in this course, you will need an advanced level of written and spoken English. If you are unsure whether your English language skills are sufficient, we recommend you complete the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with the following minimums:
- Overall band score minimum 6.5
- No band below 6.0
- Writing band score minimum 8.0
Please note we can鈥檛 refund your registration fees after the course start date if you find your English language skills are not adequate.
If you have questions or concerns about your English language proficiency, we encourage you to contact your local IELTS Test Centre.
Learning Materials
No textbook is required. We will provide all course materials online.