Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for
participation in the module
The module adds to the knowledge obtained in Risk Management.
Content, progress and pedagogy of the
module
Students who complete the module:
Learning objectives
Knowledge
- Know about and understand the contextual challenges of risk
communication.
- Know about and understand the cognitive and emotional processes
of risk perception which should guide the development of risk
communication strategies.
- Know about and understand theoretical approaches towards risk
communication.
- Know about and understand evidence-based strategies and methods
of risk communication.
Skills
- Will be able to identify, describe and discuss the different
theoretical and strategic approaches to risk communication.
- Will be able to analyze the effectiveness of communication
strategies and processes in different risk management
contexts.
- Will be able to apply different risk communication strategies
and methods to develop effective risk communication messages to
facilitate risk management in projects.
Competences
- Will be able to apply adequate terminology in oral and written
communication.
- Will be able to critically reflect and discuss different risk
communication strategies in a management framework.
- Will be able to present the communication strategies
developed in the project work in an oral
presentation/written report.
Type of instruction
Lectures, discussion, group-based project work, student
presentations.
Extent and expected workload
The module is 5 ECTS which is corresponding to 150 hours of
study.
Exam
Exams
Name of exam | Risk Communication |
Type of exam | Written or oral exam
Exam format is decided on by start of semester. |
ECTS | 5 |
Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
Type of grading | Internal examination |
Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination
Policies and Procedures |