Technik, Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft

What it is about

You learn how technology arises and evolves in political, economic, social, and cultural contexts. Using selected historical and current examples, you analyze the emergence, implementation, and discussion of technical artifacts, procedures, and services.

What you will be able to do

• Identify historical dimensions of technologization processes
• Understand the emergence of technical offerings in a concrete historical context
• Analyze sociotechnical problems from political, economic, and social perspectives

What the module consists of

• LectureProvision of the fachlichen Grundlagen and examples
• Self-studyDeepening of the lecture material and preparation of the theses
• Case studiesApplication of concepts to concrete examples
• Writing thematic thesesApplication and written elaboration of analytical skills

Teaching method

• LectureIntroduction to theoretical and historical aspects
• Self-studyIndependent deepening and literature work
• Case studiesAnalysis of concrete examples for applying what has been learned
• Writing thesesTraining of scientific argumentation and presentation