College of Social Sciences and International Studies
Science Technology and Society
Module SOCM950 for 2021/2
Module SOCM950 for 2021/2
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Postgraduate Module Descriptor
SOCM950: Science Technology and Society
This module descriptor refers to the 2021/2 academic year.
Module Content
Syllabus Plan
Whilst the precise content may vary from year to year, it is envisaged that the syllabus will cover all or some of the following topics:
- The philosophical and sociological background;
- Technological determinism;
- Interpretation and classification;
- Knowledge and interests;
- Gender and Technology;
- Military and productive technologies;
- Domestic and reproductive Technologies;
- Relevant social groups;
- Actor Network Theory;
- Science communication;
- Revision
Learning and Teaching
This table provides an overview of how your hours of study for this module are allocated:
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
---|---|---|
22 | 278 | 0 |
...and this table provides a more detailed breakdown of the hours allocated to various study activities:
Category | Hours of study time | Description |
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Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | 22 | 11 x 2 hour seminars |
Guided independent study | 278 | Independent study |
Online Resources
This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).