Undergraduate Module Descriptor

ANT2040: Actor-Network-Theory

This module descriptor refers to the 2018/9 academic year.

Module Aims

The aims of this module are to introduce ANT, and to explore the development of ANT, its central topics and issues, different research agendas and theoretical orientations. With the use of specific examples, the module will examine key issues of current social life and how the view of ANT offers a novel understanding of the social and society. 

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

This module's assessment will evaluate your achievement of the ILOs listed here – you will see reference to these ILO numbers in the details of the assessment for this module.

On successfully completing the programme you will be able to:
Module-Specific Skills1. Demonstrate your knowledge of different approaches to the study of Actor-Networks
2. Analyse and evaluate key issues in the field of ANT in relation specific themes, studies and findings
Discipline-Specific Skills3. Acquire detailed and comprehensive knowledge of debates in the field
4. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of key aspects of ANT, including acquisition of coherent and detailed knowledge, at least some of which is at or informed by, the forefront of defined aspects of ANT
5. Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of the well-established principles of ANT, and of the way in which those principles have developed
Personal and Key Skills6. Undertake independent study and group work
7. Prepare focused and comprehensive written and oral presentations