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STS 1: Practices and Politics of Science and Technology

MCTS0025Mandatory Modules10 ECTSEnglishwinter semesterDepartment Science, Technology and Society
AI-edited module sheet. Based on the TUMonline module description, edited for readability.Original in TUMonline

What it is about

You 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.

What you will be able to do

  • Fundamental understanding of the research field STS
  • Knowledge of classic STS concepts and central case studies
  • Application of analytical tools to complex questions
  • Classification of historical and current debates on science and technology

What the module consists of

  • Einführende EinheitConveys conceptual and methodological background of STS
  • Themenmodule (ca. 10 Einheiten)Introduction to various core fields and case studies of STS
  • Abschließende EinheitPresentations and discussions on application and consolidation of what was learned

Teaching method

  • VorlesungTo convey concepts and background knowledge
  • Gruppen- und EinzelarbeitFor independent analysis of case studies and development of tasks
  • Fallstudien und DiskussionTo train the application of STS analyses to concrete examples
  • PräsentationenFor presenting own analyses and peer feedback
  • Übungen und schriftliche Aufgaben (Zusammenfassungen, Reports, Positionspapiere)To reinforce and demonstrate analytical skills

Dates

SeminarSTS 1: Practices and Politics of Science and Technology2 groups to choose from

  • ATue13:00–16:00270, Seminarraum (ZG) (2903.02.270)
    13× · 13.10.–02.02.
    • 13.10.
    • 20.10.
    • 27.10.
    • 03.11.
    • 10.11.
    • 17.11.
    • 24.11.
    • 01.12.
    • 08.12.
    • 15.12.
    • 19.01.
    • 26.01.
    • 02.02.
  • BThu13:30–15:00270, Seminarraum (ZG) (2903.02.270)
    13× · 15.10.–04.02.
    • 15.10.
    • 22.10.
    • 29.10.
    • 05.11.
    • 12.11.
    • 19.11.
    • 26.11.
    • 10.12.
    • 17.12.
    • 07.01.
    • 21.01.
    • 28.01.
    • 04.02.

From the current semester, not binding. You attend one of several groups; the timetable automatically suggests the one with the fewest clashes.

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