Universität Wien

233050 SE Mapping Controversies, Advising Policy (2019W)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 23 - Soziologie
Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung
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Details

max. 25 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

  • Mittwoch 02.10. 14:45 - 16:45 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien (Vorbesprechung)
  • Mittwoch 09.10. 14:45 - 16:45 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Mittwoch 30.10. 14:45 - 18:45 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Mittwoch 20.11. 14:45 - 18:45 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Mittwoch 04.12. 14:45 - 16:45 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Mittwoch 08.01. 14:45 - 17:45 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Mittwoch 22.01. 14:45 - 17:45 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Mittwoch 29.01. 14:45 - 18:45 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

Public controversies about science and technology have always been a major topic for STS. In this course, you will learn a method to map and grasp the complexity and dynamics of a recent real-world controversy. We will first review some central STS texts on mapping as a method. Then, working in groups, you will learn to use digital tools to identify and map first actors and then issues in a debate. You will reflect on and present the complexity of the controversy in text and image.
Building on this work, we will train a skill that is crucial for STS researchers: to communicate the complexity of techno-scientific controversies to different audiences. Concretely, you will write a policy brief to inform an imaginary policymaker about the controversy you have studied.
This course can be credited as 'additional prescribed social science methods' or as 'individual specialisation'.

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

To pass the seminar, students are expected to complete the following tasks:
Preparation of the readings and active participation in class
Mapping and documenting a controversy along specific work assignments (group work)
Writing a policy brief (group work, individual work is an option)
Keeping a research diary (writing multiple short reflections over the semester about their work progress, including reflections on the group process)

This course uses the plagiarism-detection service Turnitin for larger assignments.

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

The grading of the course is based on the separate assessment of different tasks on a scale of 1-5.

Preparation of the readings and active participation in class: 20 percent, assessed individually, Feedback on demand;
Mapping and documentation of a debate along specific work assignments (group work), regular presentation of work progress in class: 45 percent, assessed as group work, Feedback by lecturer;
Writing of a policy brief: 25 percent, assessed as group work, individual assessment optional on student request, Feedback in class;
Keeping a research diary: 10 percent, assessed individually, Feedback on demand;

Minimum requirements
To successfully complete the course, a weighted average of at least 4,5 is required. Failure to meet the
attendance regulations, to deliver course assignments on time or to adhere to standards of academic
work may also be considered in the course assessment.

Prüfungsstoff

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Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

Letzte Änderung: Mo 07.09.2020 15:21