230146 SE Risky Entanglements? Theorising Science, Technology and Society Relationships (2015W)
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 Mo 07.09.2015 08:00 to Su 27.09.2015 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Mo 19.10.2015 23:59
Details
max. 25 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
Wednesday
07.10.
15:00 - 17:00
Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
Wednesday
14.10.
15:00 - 17:00
Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
Wednesday
21.10.
15:00 - 17:00
Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
Wednesday
28.10.
15:00 - 17:00
Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
Wednesday
04.11.
15:00 - 17:00
Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
Wednesday
11.11.
15:00 - 17:00
Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
Wednesday
18.11.
15:00 - 17:00
Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
Wednesday
25.11.
15:00 - 17:00
Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
Wednesday
09.12.
15:00 - 17:00
Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
Wednesday
16.12.
15:00 - 17:00
Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
This seminar offers a systematic introduction to the main theoretical approaches and conceptual frameworks in science and technology studies (STS). The seminar's title - risky entanglements - hints at the intricate relationships between science, technology and society, as well as the intertwinement of theories, concepts and methods drawn upon in STS research.
Assessment and permitted materials
Assignment and grading
A) Participation: 25%
B) Summary of a required reading: 10%
C) Essay: 30%
D) Preaparation of a Workhop Unit (as a group): 15%
E) Research Exposé: 20%
Grading scheme:
The grading of the course is based on the separate assessment of the different tasks on a scale of 1-5.
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.
A) Participation: 25%
B) Summary of a required reading: 10%
C) Essay: 30%
D) Preaparation of a Workhop Unit (as a group): 15%
E) Research Exposé: 20%
Grading scheme:
The grading of the course is based on the separate assessment of the different tasks on a scale of 1-5.
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.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
The principal aim of the introductory seminar is to chart the theoretical landscape of STS, its key concerns and major approaches. Therefore, the seminar combines a comprehensive overview of theorising in STS and a more focused presentation of leading approaches in the field. What do these approaches have in common? Where do they differ? To have these questions answered, the seminar discusses seminal texts in STS, whilst making explicit their background assumptions. Special attention will be devoted to the latter task, as the seminar is designed for newcomers to STS and students of various disciplinary backgrounds.
The didactic aim of the seminar, then, is to promote clarity and create confidence in working with theoretical concepts in STS. The theoretical approaches covered range from structural functionalism, the 'strong programme' in the sociology of scientific knowledge and laboratory studies to actor-network theory, feminist science studies and co-production.
The didactic aim of the seminar, then, is to promote clarity and create confidence in working with theoretical concepts in STS. The theoretical approaches covered range from structural functionalism, the 'strong programme' in the sociology of scientific knowledge and laboratory studies to actor-network theory, feminist science studies and co-production.
Examination topics
Reading list
Association in the course directory
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