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Civil Society and Technological Change

POL62100Specialisations6 ECTSGerman/Englishsummer semesterDepartment Governance
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What it is about

The module examines how society, politics, and civil society influence science and technology development and how technological changes are adopted or rejected. You will learn to compare different explanations for innovation strengths, diffusion patterns, and public acceptance, and to critically evaluate governance instruments for technology policy.

What you will be able to do

  • Familiarity with relevant theories of technology, science, and politics
  • Analysis of historical cases of technological/scientific transformations
  • Explanatory patterns for mobilization of civil society (pros and cons)
  • Comparative analysis of specific technology fields (e.g., AI, genetic engineering, autonomous driving)
  • Formulation of research questions and suitable research designs
  • Recognition of typical governance problems and evaluation of policy instruments

What the module consists of

  • SeminarTreatment of two complementary thematic areas; substantive deepening through discussions and student inputs

Teaching method

  • Seminar-style teachingCombination of instructor input and active learning methods for deeper understanding
  • Study of own case examplesApplication and practice of the material presented
  • Student presentationsPromotion of analytical ability and discussion
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