Universität Wien

230170 SE Science, Technology, Society (STS): Reading seminar (2010W)

2.00 ECTS (1.00 SWS), SPL 23 - Soziologie
Continuous assessment of course work

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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 12.10. 14:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum Physik Sensengasse 8 EG
  • Tuesday 09.11. 14:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum Physik Sensengasse 8 EG
  • Tuesday 23.11. 14:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum Physik Sensengasse 8 EG
  • Tuesday 07.12. 14:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum Physik Sensengasse 8 EG
  • Tuesday 25.01. 14:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum Physik Sensengasse 8 EG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

In the reading seminar, students will read and discuss key original work
on the issues and concepts covered in the introductory lecture "Science,
Technology, Society (STS): Key-questions and concepts".

On the one hand, this will allow them to deepen their understanding of the issues covered in the lecture, and to develop a first impression of how scholars in our field have approached its central questions. On the other hand, students will learn how to appropriate and work with scientific texts - How to identify central elements, how to talk and write about them and how to relate them to their own questions and interests.

Assessment and permitted materials

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Examination topics

The seminar mainly builds on discussion and the active participation of the students. To earn a grade, students have to be present during the lessons, read the obligatory literature, participate in discussions and group work during the lessons and hand in the required written contributions timely.

Reading list


Association in the course directory

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