Course - STS: Innovation, Knowledge and Communication I - HFEL0005
STS: Innovation, Knowledge and Communication I
About
About the course
Course content
The course will present theories of innovation, technological development, production of knowledge and research from a STS (science and technology studies) perspective. These areas have great influence upon modern societies, and involve political, ethical and governmental questions. The course will be concentrated on the following issues:
*Innovation: different cultures and models of innovation
*The relation between technology and society
*Knowledge management and knowledge work
*Scientific and political controversies
Learning outcome
Students will learn to analyze various aspects of technology, innovation, knowledge and policy. This will give the student (as a future expert/knowledge worker), a theoretical basis in handling challenges concerning knowledge management and technological development
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, term papers and supervised study groups. Participation in the study groups is compulsory. Assessment is based on a term paper. If less than five students register for this course, all instruction and/or supervision will be arranged by the Department for Interdisciplinary Studies of Culture.
Recommended previous knowledge
None
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| KULT2205 | 7.5 sp | |
| KULT2210 | 7.5 sp |
Subject areas
- Social Studies
- Science and Technology Studies
- Interdisciplinary Studies of Culture