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Lecture Series & Academic SkillsNo ratings for this module yet.Introductory ModulesYou will gain an overview of central topics, questions, and current research in Science & Technology Studies (STS) and at the same time acquire fundamental scientific skills. In the end you will be able to understand, critically analyze, and scientifically write and present selected STS research examples.5 ECTSruns this semesterMCTS0026Methods 1No ratings for this module yet.Research PracticeThe module introduces qualitative methods of Science and Technology Studies (STS). You will learn various methods of data collection and analysis (e.g., interviews, participant observation, coding, iconography) as well as overarching approaches such as Grounded Theory, discourse analysis and ethnography. In the end you will be able to develop research questions, select appropriate methods, collect and analyze data, and design research designs for STS projects.5 ECTSruns this semesterMCTS0027Practicing ResearchNo ratings for this module yet.Research PracticeIn this module you conduct an autonomous research project in the area of Science and Technology Studies (STS). You combine content and methods from previous STS modules, develop research questions, collect and analyze data, and present the results in a scientific paper.10 ECTSruns this semesterMCTS00341STS 1: Practices and Politics of Science and TechnologyNo ratings for this module yet.Introductory ModulesYou receive a one-semester introduction to the research field Science and Technology Studies (STS). You will learn core concepts, case studies and methods and practice how science and technology are socially negotiated and raise political questions. In the end you will be able to apply STS concepts, analyze complex problems and relate them to current debates.10 ECTSruns this semesterMCTS0025STS 2: Philosophy of Science and TechnologyNo ratings for this module yet.Introductory ModulesYou will learn central questions of philosophy of science and technology of the 20th century and current approaches. The module introduces significant positions (e.g., Logical Positivism, Social Constructivism, Practice Turn, Technoscience), discusses advantages and disadvantages, and introduces influential authors. By the end you will be able to accurately convey and critically reflect on central debates about the nature of science and technology as well as about methods and rationality of science.5 ECTSruns this semesterED0341
3 more in Mandatory ModulesSTS 3: History of Science and TechnologyNo ratings for this module yet.Introductory ModulesYou investigate the historical development of science and technology as material and cultural processes. In the end you can explain central transformation processes, apply historical methods, and establish links between historical developments and current challenges (e.g., in energy or transportation systems).5 ECTSruns this semesterED0342Methods 2No ratings for this module yet.Research PracticeYou learn how qualitative research projects are planned and conducted: from topic research through the development of research questions and literature reviews to data collection, management and analysis. In the end you can plan, implement, present and document a small STS research project in a team.8 ECTSno date this semesterMCTS0058STS-MINTNo ratings for this module yet.STS-MINTYou attend a lecture/seminar in an MINT subject (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) alongside this module and reflect on its content from the perspective of Science and Technology Studies (STS). In the end you can analyze the paradigms and practices of the MINT course you attended from an STS perspective and critically discuss the social, ethical and political dimensions of the respective field.7 ECTSno date this semesterMCTS0057