Universität Wien

400016 SE Social Science Approaches to the Built Environment (2018S)

SE Theory for Doctoral Candidates

Continuous assessment of course work

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).

Details

max. 15 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes

Participation in the first session is obligatory.
March 2, 13:15-14:45, Seminarraum A
March 16, 13:15-16:30, Seminarraum A
April 13, 13:15-16:30, Seminarraum A
April 27, 13:15-16:30, Seminarraum A
May 18, 13:15-16:30, Sitzungszimmer
June 22, 13:15-18:15, Seminarraum A


Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

While the “natural” environment has received its fair share of social science attention in recent years, primarily due to environmentalist concerns surrounding climate change and other alarming ecological processes, the notion of the “built” environment has often been limited to discussions of architecture and design in urban settings. This course will encourage a broad reading and discussion of social approaches to the built environment, ranging from critical infrastructure studies to political ecology to actor-network-theory and dwelling perspectives.

Assessment and permitted materials

A mandatory seminar paper will count for 50% of the grade. The rest of the grade will be determined by short oral presentations and data collection and analysis assignments, as well as by course participation.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

In order to receive a passing grade, you need at least 60 points. A 'sehr gut' requires at least 90 out of 100 points (a 'gut' at least 80 points, etc.). Attendance is required throughout the semester.

Examination topics

There will be no exams.

Reading list


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