Course - STS: Energy, Environment and Society - KULT2209
KULT2209 - STS: Energy, Environment and Society
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Assignment
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | 100/100 |
Course content
The course offers and introduction to social scientific perspectives on energy and environment, theories and methods for analyzing the social, political and economical aspects my production and consumption of energy. There is a specific focus on the Norwegian energy system and the development of energy technologies, energy supply and energy justice. Both innovation processes and strategies for renewable energy and environment are important subjects, as is commercialization, technological change and different user perspectives. The course is open to all students, and is part of the STS (studies in knowledge, technology and society) annual study program, which can be subject 2 / broad-based year in most bachelor's degrees and qualifies for admission to PPU (social studies)
Learning outcome
Students of this course have knowledge of:
- social scientific understandings of energy, with focus on environmental, social, political and cultural aspects of production and consumption of energy
- central issues within social scientific studies of renewable energy technologies, with emphasis on innovation, controversies and domestication
- how the perspectives taught in the course are relevant to understanding the technological- and societal development
Students of this course are skilled at:
- working interdependently with solving issues using knowledge from the course
- utilizing knowledge gained from the course when analyzing and gaining a deeper understanding of their academic practices
- utilizing knowledge gained from the course to solve practical and theoretical problems, including the ability to reach independent conclusions
- writing and understanding analytical, well reasoned academic texts
Learning methods and activities
The course is taught as a combination of lectures, seminars and project work. In order to qualify for exam, the student has to fulfill a minimum of 5 work requirements. These can be both individual and group based and in different formats, for instance essay, presentation, digital narrative, blog and so on.
Obligatory activities
- Minimum 5 approved work requirements
Compulsory assignments
- Oblig
Further on evaluation
Semester assignment. The final exam is preconditioned by a minimum of 5 approved work requirements. These can be both individual and group based and in different formats, for instance essay, presentation, digital narrative, blog etc. The final semester assignment is an individual work.
Recommended previous knowledge
None
Required previous knowledge
None
Course materials
Will be given at the start of the course.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| HFEL0006 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2010 | |
| KULT2211 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2013 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
15.0 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2024
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Science and Technology Studies
- Social Sciences
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Interdisciplinary Studies of Culture
Examination
Examination arrangement: Assignment
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Assignment
100/100
Release
2023-12-08Submission
2023-12-15
09:00
INSPERA
14:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
ORD
Assignment
100/100
Release
2024-04-30Submission
2024-05-30
09:00
INSPERA
14:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"