Perspectives in the Social Studies of Technology

  • Teaching

    Details

    Faculty Faculty of Humanities
    Domain Interdisciplinary
    Code UE-L26.00212
    Languages English
    Type of lesson Lecture
    Level Master
    Semester SS-2027

    Schedules and rooms

    Summary schedule Tuesday 15:15 - 17:00, Hebdomadaire (Spring semester)

    Teaching

    Responsibles
    • Jobin Anna
    Teachers
    • Jobin Anna
    Description

    The course provides an introduction to major theoretical and analytical perspectives and approaches in STS (which stands for Science & Technology Studies, or Science, Technology, Society, depending on who you ask).
    Training objectives

    The course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of foundational theories and methods in STS, focusing on its interdisciplinary nature, its evolution, and key theoretical frameworks. Students will develop scientific literacy and proficiency in understanding the interplay between science, technology, and society. They will hone their critical thinking, research, and writing skills through the production of a focused review paper of STS theories and methodologies regarding specific cases or issues, which will be presented at the end of the semester.

    Grading: Participation (20%), Assignments (20%), Final paper and presentation (60%)

     
    Softskills Yes
    Off field Yes
    BeNeFri Yes
    Mobility Yes
    UniPop No

    Documents

    Bibliography

    The reference list for this class is available on Moodle after each class.
  • Dates and rooms
    Date Hour Type of lesson Place
    23.02.2027 15:15 - 17:00 Cours
    02.03.2027 15:15 - 17:00 Cours
    09.03.2027 15:15 - 17:00 Cours
    16.03.2027 15:15 - 17:00 Cours
    23.03.2027 15:15 - 17:00 Cours
    06.04.2027 15:15 - 17:00 Cours
    13.04.2027 15:15 - 17:00 Cours
    20.04.2027 15:15 - 17:00 Cours
    27.04.2027 15:15 - 17:00 Cours
    04.05.2027 15:15 - 17:00 Cours
    11.05.2027 15:15 - 17:00 Cours
    18.05.2027 15:15 - 17:00 Cours
    25.05.2027 15:15 - 17:00 Cours
    01.06.2027 15:15 - 17:00 Cours
  • Assessments methods

    Continuous evaluation and written exam - Outside session

    Assessments methods By rating
  • Assignment
    Valid for the following curricula:
    Culture, Politics and Religion in Pluralist Societies 90 [MA]
    Version: SA18_MA_PA_bi_v02
    Options > Social and Cultural Dynamics > SOCIO 4 Interdisciplinaire
    Options > Social and Cultural Dynamics > SOCIO 3 Interdisciplinaire
    Options > Political and Normative (Dis)order > ANTHRO 3 Interdisciplinaire
    Culture, Politics and Religion in Pluralist Societies 90 [MA]
    Version: SA18_MA_PA_bi_v01
    Option > Option Dynamiques sociales et culturelles > SOCIO 4 Interdisciplinaire
    Option > Option Dynamiques sociales et culturelles > SOCIO 3 Interdisciplinaire
    Option > Option (Dés)ordres politiques et normatifs > ANTHRO 3 Interdisciplinaire
    Culture, Politics and Religion in Pluralist Societies 90 [MA]
    Version: SA24_MA_PA_fr_de_bi_v01
    Options > Social and Cultural Dynamics > SOCIO 4 Interdisziplinär
    Options > Social and Cultural Dynamics > SOCIO 3 Interdisziplinär
    Options > Social Anthropology, Politics, Technology > ANTHRO 3 Interdisziplinär
    Digital Society 30 [MA]
    Version: SA23_MA_P2_en_V01
    DSS 1 - Interdisciplinary perspectives on digital transformation of society
    Digital Society 90 [MA]
    Version: SA25_MA_PA_en_vo1
    DSS 1 - Interdisciplinary perspectives on digital transformation of society
    English Language and Literature 120
    Version: SA15_BA_ang_V02
    Module Nine: Soft Skills
    French and German: Bilingualism and Cultural Exchange 180
    Version: SA23_BA180_de_fr_V01
    Softskills
    Italian 120
    Version: SA22_BA_120_ital_v01
    M8P Softskills
    Spanish 120
    Version: SA23_BA_esp_V01
    M7: Competencias transversales (CTC)