Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

The purpose of this project is to apply Techno-Anthropological theories and methods to gain insight into digital transformation’s key processes and to identify drivers and barriers for responsible innovation. In this project you should choose a technology that possesses these critical potentials, e.g. touching and shaping our physical and perceptual being in the world. The problem statement is prepared in collaboration with a company or a public organization. This module is anchored in the Research group of Techno-Anthropology & Participation, Department of Planning.  

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• explain theories and methods used in studies of digital transformations.  
• explain historical and contemporary needs and uses of a specific technology.  
• categorize technical datasets in transformational perspective. 
• communicate existing knowledge on interdisciplinary project work in groups. 

Skills

• portray and critical evaluate the theoretical and conceptual landscape of Techno-Anthropology and link it to digital transformations.   
• identify drivers for responsible digital transformation, planning and implementation. 
• Identify relevant digital platforms in specific digital transformations.  
• critically reflect on own analysis and group dynamics.

Competences

• apply qualitative methods in studies of digital transformation and implementation.  
• communicate complex technological knowledge and practice.  
• make use of the diversities presented in the project group and reflect on the impact on the work processes in problem-based and project-oriented work. 

Type of instruction

Project module. Please refer to § 17 of the curriculum about the structure and content of the programme.

Exam

Exams