Content, progress and pedagogy of the
module
Learning objectives
Knowledge
- present and explain different anthropological, sociological and
philosophical theories relevant for analysis and discussion of
cases regarding the development of robust and socially responsible
technology
- explain how discourses, institutions and professions have
historically shaped the conceptual landscape of robust and socially
responsible technological innovation
- describe the development processes in organisations, including
central concepts as expertise, expert culture, power, ethics,
responsibility, public understanding and design as an integral part
of technology development
Skills
- analyse and evaluate cases dealing with robust and socially
responsible technological innovation
- identify the problems, challenges and controversies in cases
regarding technological innovation, development, implementation,
assessment and use
- apply socio-technical theories in order to analyse emergent and
controversial technological problems
Competences
- transfer knowledge and skills achieved in the module to suggest
or discuss the opportunities for development of robust and socially
responsible technological solutions
Type of instruction
Lectures, classroom instructions, exercises, seminars, case
analysis, teacher feedback, reflection.
Exam
Exams
Name of exam | Techno-Anthropological Problems and Theories |
Type of exam | Oral exam |
ECTS | 10 |
Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
Type of grading | Internal examination |
Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination
Policies and Procedures |