What it is about
You 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).
What you will be able to do
- Safely use fundamental tools of historical research
- Apply historical methods
- Explain essential historical developments of modern science and technology
- Analyze and reflect on concepts such as biofacts, technopolitics, or gender script
- Link the past with current challenges (e.g., path dependencies)
- Present results clearly and precisely
What the module consists of
- SeminarDiscussion of case studies and historical sources; development of one's own arguments
- PresentationPresentation of one's own results before the group (20 minutes)
- Schriftliche ArbeitIndependent historical research and written presentation (1500–2000 words)
Teaching method
- Textlektüre und Präsentationento understand and convey central historical developments
- Kritische Gruppendiskussionen von Fallstudien und Quellento train analysis, discussion, and evaluation skills
- Historische Untersuchungen (Forschungsprojekte)to practically explore the systemic connections of science and technology