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Core Topic: Politics & Governance

WI001172Core Topics5 ECTSEnglishsummer semesterProfessur für Innovationsforschung (Prof. Pfotenhauer, Joint Appointment der TUM School of Social Sciences & Technology and TUM School of Management)
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What it is about

You will receive an advanced, graduate-level introduction to central questions at the interface of science, technology and policy. You will learn how science and technology influence policy processes and, in turn, how they are steered politically, and you will apply concepts from Science and Technology Studies (STS) and Public Policy to systematically analyze complex cases and justify normative positions.

What you will be able to do

  • Apply basic concepts and analytical tools from STS and Public Policy
  • Systematically analyze complex problems at the intersection of S&T and politics
  • Draw parallels between classic STS-/Policy cases and current debates
  • Gain knowledge on current research topics and methods in STS and Public Policy
  • Develop arguments and defend normative positions on S&T Policy

What the module consists of

  • Seminar/Lecture-HybridDelivery of systematic content through lectures and in-depth discussions in the seminar
  • ÜbungenRegular assignments for learning progress checks and applying the material to case studies

Teaching method

  • VorlesungsinputProvides a systematic overview of topics and concepts
  • KlassendiskussionenFoster reflection, positioning and the ability to analyze complex problems
  • Nahes Lesen zugewiesener Texte / FallstudienFoundation for interpretation and discussion of central arguments
  • Regelmäßige ÜbungenServe to check learning progress and practical application
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