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KULT3303 - STS: Science, Communication and Policy Development

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Home examination 100/100 ALLE

Course content

The course offers an introduction to science and technology studies with a focus on science/knowledge. It will provide insight into how STS-perspectives can be used in analyses of the development, organization, management and use of science and expertise. The course will also provide an understanding of central forms of scientific criticism and of more practical approaches to the challenges of democracy and government raised by modern science and technology, such as technology assessment, research politics, and knowledge management.

Learning outcome

Students with this course have knowledge of:

  • historical and sociological understandings of science and scientific practice in general, and STS-perspectives and STS-field development (Science and Technology Studies) specifically
  • how STS-perspectives can be used in specific analyzes both historical material and contemporary research cultures
  • knowledge management and organization and use of research-based knowledge (expertise) in the modern workplace
  • perspectives on democracy and governance challenges in modern science and expertise

Students will have skills in:

  • selecting analytical perspective to analyze specific social phenomenons
  • dealing with a limited empirical material in the context of theoretical perspectives
  • to disseminate knowledge through writing argumentative and reflective texts
  • to impart knowledge orally by electronic means

Learning methods and activities

Teaching includes lectures, seminars with extensive student activity and group work. Assessment is a home exam (essay). As a prerequisite for taking the exam, the student must have submitted two written assignments à 3-4 pages. There is a compulsory attendance on the course, with 25% allowed absence. Students who do not fullfill the attendance requirement, can apply for a compensatory written assignment. This assignment must be approved before the student can attend the exam.

Compulsory assignments

  • 2 written exercises (3-4 pages)
  • At least 75 % class attendance

Further on evaluation

Home examination (essay). Letter grades A-F. The essay should be between 10-13 pages and the assignment is given at the end of the semester.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
KULT3313 15.0 AUTUMN 2013
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  15.0 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2024

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Science and Technology Studies
  • History
  • Social Studies
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Interdisciplinary Studies of Culture

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: Home examination

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Home examination 100/100 ALLE

Release
2024-12-02

Submission
2024-12-12


09:00


14:00

INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Home examination 100/100 ALLE

Release
2025-05-09

Submission
2025-05-20


09:00


14:00

INSPERA
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.
Examination

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