Nottingham ESRC Doctoral Training Programmes

Advanced Topics in Science, Technology and Society

Key Facts
Module Code SOCI4070
Module Convenor Reiner Grundmann
Teaching Pattern

Semester
Semester Taught Spring Semester
Method of Assessment Written Assignment
Pre Requisites

Please check suitability of course with module convenor
Module Administrator

Kathryn Clay

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How to enrol on this module

UoN Student Timetable

 

This module will provide advanced specialist training in science and technology studies that builds on introductory modules. In particular, it will provide a historical and conceptual overview to Science and Technology Studies, including different positions, paradigms, approaches, and trends, and will cover key advanced concepts and methods at the cutting edge of the field, including:

  • Research methods in Science and Technology Studies: an overview and some examples
  • Social Constructivism and technological determinism
  • Actor network Theory
  • Civic epistemologies and Co-production of science and social order
  • Forms of expertise and democracy

Nottingham ESRC Doctoral Training Programmes

University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RD

telephone: +44 (0) 115 951 4708
email: esrc-dtc@nottingham.ac.uk