LANG 2066
Dynamic Communication for STEAM Topics
Course Description
LANG2066 explores the art of STEAM communication, introducing students to how complex ideas can be made clear, engaging, and meaningful for different audiences. Students will examine how to select and frame topics, use storytelling techniques, and design demonstrations to support their messages. The course emphasises a dynamic approach to communication, with both online and live performance tasks that help students present ideas across a wide range of scientific disciplines–spanning pure science, mathematics, statistics, engineering, technology and medicine.
Highlights
- A gamified learning experience with role-playing progression, building skills as STEAM communicators through missions, challenges, feedback, and rewards. [STEAMfluence Game Overview]
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Creative performances combining storytelling, public speaking, and live demonstrations, with a focus on selecting and shaping ideas for different audiences and delivering dynamic STEAM communication in online and live settings.
Assessments
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Assessment 1: Create a 2-minute reel on a STEAM topic.
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Assessment 2: Collaborate on a group STEAM busking performance video, supported by dedicated in-class project time.
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Other tasks: In-class checkpoints and learning portfolio
Target Students
- Ideal for students passionate about making STEAM–including mathematics, engineering and related fields–accessible and engaging. It is especially suited for students eager to inspire and educate diverse audiences through dynamic communication.
- This course is also suitable for students who feel nervous when speaking. The course helps students deliver talks more confidently in ways that really connect with the audience.
- Especially useful for students aiming to go into the following careers:
- careers in teaching: become an engaging teacher!
- careers in research: persuade potential funders more effectively!
- careers in industry: promote your research and ideas with impact for key stakeholders in business!
- careers in media and marketing: explain technical concepts to non-experts professionally!
- Prerequisite(s): LANG 1403, 1406, 1407, 1408, or 1409
Learning Experience
Transferable skills
- Dynamic communication skills that can be applied to presentations, public speaking, and professional networking.
- Confidence in simplifying complex ideas and tailoring messages for diverse audiences—an essential skill for careers in education, science, media, and beyond.
Student work samples
2-min reels
STEAM Busking