Course content

The course provides an introduction to science and technology studies with a point of departure in basic terms from the field. Teaching consists of lectures and seminars. The seminars focus on discussing concepts in light of specific societal challenges

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:

• central perspectives on technology and knowledge within different empirical contexts
• historical developments related to modern forms of knowledge production and technology

Students with this course have the ability to:

• aquire research based knowledge about central societal challenges
• discuss relevant social questions
• critically reflect on different technological solutions
• communicate academic knowledge both in writing and orally

Learning methods and activities

The course is obligatory for students in the master's program Science and Technology Studies. The teaching methods include lectures, seminars, group work and assignments. The student must have passed two 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 meet the attendance requirement may, upon application to the department, be allowed to complete a compensatory assignment. The compensatory work will be adapted to the extent of the absence and may be written and/or oral.

Compulsory assignments

• 75 % compulsory attandance
• Two assignments

Recommended previous knowledge

Bachelor's degree

Required previous knowledge

None