Horizon CDT Outreach and exhibitions: public engagement (Horizon CDT)
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| COMP4021 | Computer Science | 4 | 10 | Full Year UK |
- Code
- COMP4021
- School
- Computer Science
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Full Year UK
Summary
This module enables students to undertake and report on public engagement activities such as outreach or exhibitions. All students are expected to participate in and report on public engagement activities by their Year 3 annual review.
During Year 1, up to six talks from people involved in a range of public engagement activities, will be organised by the module convenor. Students are expected to attend these talks. The speakers will be a mixture of University staff and external partners.
Students are expected to independently identify opportunities for public engagement and organise their own involvement. Students are not required to undertake public engagement activities during Year 1, but they must have completed the module by the Year 3 annual review.
This module allows students who have successfully undertaken public engagement to obtain 10 credits in recognition of this activity.
In order to be awarded credits, students must report their public engagement activities in ONE of two ways, EITHER:
1. A report published on the student's online profile page
OR
2. Participation in a student-led public engagement showcase.
Target Students
Students in the Horizon CDT PGR programme.
Classes
Activities are student-led and may therefore vary in timing, duration and number.
Assessment
- 100% Presentation 1: 20 minute presentation at a showcase event or an online report
Assessed by end of summer vacation
Educational Aims
This module enables students to undertake and report on public engagement activities such as outreach or exhibitions. All students are expected to participate in and report on public engagement activities by their Year 3 annual review.During Year 1, up to six talks from people involved in a range of public engagement activities, will be organised by the module convenor. Students are expected to attend these talks. The speakers will be a mixture of University staff and external partners. Students are expected to independently identify opportunities for public engagement and organise their own involvement. Students are not required to undertake public engagement activities during Year 1, but they must have completed the module by the Year 3 annual review. This module allows students who have successfully undertaken public engagement to obtain 10 credits in recognition of this activity. In order to be awarded credits, students must report their public engagement activities in ONE of two ways, EITHER:1. A report published on the student's online profile pageOR2. Participation in a student-led public engagement showcase.Preparation for these activities will be supported by the Horizon CDT; students are also encouraged to take general university and graduate school modules that support the preparation of public engagement materials and activities.Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- Communicate concepts related to digital identity and personal data to a general audience;
- Use digital tools to report on outcome and experience of public engagement activity.