030206 KU Literature Circle "Law, Innovation and Society" (2026S)
Continuous assessment of course work
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Registration/Deregistration
Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Tu 10.02.2026 00:01 to Th 26.02.2026 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Th 19.03.2026 23:59
Details
max. 40 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Thursday 19.03. 11:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum SEM34 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 3.OG
- Tuesday 02.06. 10:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum SEM42 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
- Wednesday 03.06. 13:00 - 17:00 Seminarraum SEM41 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
In this course, we will read and discuss fundamental literature on law, technology and society. Students will learn to identify important works at the intersection of law, innovation and society, and to critically reflect on and discuss this literature. In each session, students will present and comment on selected literature, e.g. Sheila Jasanoff's work on ‘Constitutional Moments in Governing Science and Technology’ or chapters from Lawrence Lessig's book on ‘Code and other Laws of Cyberspace’. All students will read all the works that are presented and discussed, and for each session they will also be required to comment on one contribution in writing in advance (reflection paper).
Assessment and permitted materials
Presentation & Handout: All students must give a presentation on a selected text. The presentation should last 15 minutes and cover the most important aspects of the text. In addition, a handout should be provided. The handout should not be longer than two pages and should be uploaded at least 24 hours before the presentation.Active Participation: The ability to articulate legal ideas and engage with different arguments is strongly encouraged in this course. All students are expected to engage with all texts and contribute to the discussion on all texts.Reflection paper: Two reflection papers (max. 800 words, approx. 2 pages) – one per session.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
• 20% Handout
• 40% Active participation
• 20% Presentation
• 20% Reflection paper
• 40% Active participation
• 20% Presentation
• 20% Reflection paper
Examination topics
Reading list
Literature will be provided on Moodle.
Association in the course directory
Last modified: We 18.03.2026 12:45