Core Topic: NatureCultures & Sustainability

What it is about

In this module you will learn key questions about nature, culture and sustainability from the perspective of Science and Technology Studies (STS). You will critically engage with concepts such as “nature”, “culture” and “sustainability” and examine the role of science and technology in relation to the environment and society. By the end you will be able to discuss these concepts, analyze technological influences and evaluate social, political as well as ethical aspects.

What you will be able to do

• Critically discuss concepts such as “Nature”, “Culture” and “Sustainability”
• analyze how new technologies influence perceptions of nature, culture and sustainability
• evaluate social, political and ethical questions at the nexus of nature, culture and sustainability

What the module consists of

• Kurzseminar / SitzungenDelivery of central literature and concepts
• Fallstudienarbeit in GruppenApplication and critical analysis of concepts to concrete examples
• PräsentationPresent and discuss own research results in the course
• Research PaperWritten elaboration to deepen and evaluate questions

Teaching method

• LiteraturstudiumConveys fundamental knowledge on central terms
• Arbeit an FallstudienTrains critical discussion and analysis of the influence of new technologies
• GruppendiskussionenHelps in structuring knowledge and reflecting social/political/ethical aspects
• Verfassen eines Research PapersEnables in-depth analysis, argumentation and defense of scientific positions