Course - STS: A changing society - Knowledge, technology and sustainability - KULT3301
KULT3301 - STS: A changing society - Knowledge, technology and sustainability
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home examination | 100/100 | 1 weeks | ALLE |
Course content
The course provides an introduction to central aspects of science and technology studies with a point of departure in the concept "sustainability". Teaching consists of lectures and seminars. The seminars introduce the students to specific research areas at the Department.
Learning outcome
The course offers students insight into central aspects in today's technoscientific culture and the historical processes that led to these, as well as introducing them to sustainability challenges and controversies in the empirical fields.
Students with this course have knowledge of:
- basic perspectives used in studies of science, technology and society
- central sustainability challenges related to knowledge and technology within different empirical contexts
- the departments research concerning this
Students with this course have the ability to:
- aquire research based knowledge about relevant societal areas
- discuss relevant social questions
- critically reflect on different knowledge traditions and technological sollutions
- communicate academic knowledge both in writing and oral
Learning methods and activities
The course is obligatory for students in the master program Science and Technology Studies. The teaching methods include lectures, group work and written assignments. The student must have passed two written assignments in order to sit the exam. Participation in class is seen as important, and the student has to attend at least 75% of the lectures. Students who do not fill the attendance requirement, can apply for a compensatory written assignment.
Compulsory assignments
- Two exercises
- At least 75 % class attendance
Further on evaluation
The exam is a home exam where the student writes an essay, 8-10 pages long. Letter grades A-F.
Recommended previous knowledge
Bachelor's degree
Required previous knowledge
None
No
Version: 1
Credits:
15.0 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Science and Technology Studies
- History
- Social Studies
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Interdisciplinary Studies of Culture
Examination
Examination arrangement: Home examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Home examination
100/100
ALLE
Release
2023-11-20Submission
2023-11-27
09:00
INSPERA
14:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
ORD
Home examination
100/100
ALLE
Release
2024-05-02Submission
2024-05-10
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"