English

If sufficient demand

This course builds on the course “Introduction to Studies in Large Technical Systems and Science Technology and Society” (FMI015F). The aim of the course is that the students shall be confident in designing and conducting a smaller Science Technology and Society (STS)/ Large Technical Systems (LTS) study in their own field of research. Course participants will have the opportunity to reflect upon what insights different STS/LTS methods and theories can provide, by conducting a smaller study.

The course builds on FMI015F and mainly consists of designing, conducting and communicating a smaller STS/LTS study that is in line with the students own research interests. Students write a shorter course paper that is presented and discussed at a seminar. Students shall also discuss other students’ course papers. Opportunities for supervision and discussion with course teachers will be offered throughout the course.

Confidently use key concepts as well as current theories from STS/LTS.
Confidently use key methods from STS/LTS.

Be able to independently search for and compile information linked to course content
Be able to design and conduct a STS/LTS study that is of relevance for the student’s doctoral dissertation.
Be able to discuss and communicate his/her own STS/LTS study written and in orally
Demonstrate the ability to critically assess theories and methods within STS/LTS

Demonstrate the ability to critically assess theories and methods within STS and LTS
Demonstrate confident in selecting and applying STS/LTS theory
Be able to critically reflect upon what different STS/LTS perspectives can contribute to the own research

Seminars

Project

Active participation is required at the seminar

Written report

Seminars given by participants

Active participation at the seminar

Failed, pass

Completed FMI015F or equivalent.

 

Course participants select reading material 8 weeks before the course start in dialogue with course coordinators.

The Course is given if there is sufficient demand, minimum 5 students.

FMI020F

2021-01-25

Gudbjörg Erlingsdóttir