Science and Technology in Society, 5 cr

Tampere University

Description
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Course code

YKT.229

Language of instruction

English, Finnish

Academic years

2021–2022, 2022–2023, 2023–2024

Level of study

Intermediate studies

Grading scale

General scale, 0-5

Persons responsible

Responsible teacher:

Turo-Kimmo Lehtonen

Responsible organisation

Faculty of Social Sciences 100 %

Coordinating organisation

Social Sciences Studies 100 %

The module provides an introduction to science and technology studies. It offers a multidisciplinary approach to the exploration of the informational and technological dimensions of society and culture. The module offers critical perspectives to the ways in which science, technology and society shape and are shaped by each other.

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Studies that include this course

Completion option 1