This course examines the making, use and consequences of technology (including ICTs) in the modern world in order to foster the understanding of the social embeddedness of technology. This examination will be framed and informed by perspectives from the history, psychology and sociology of technology.
Social context of technology development and use; technology and social change; consequences of (new) technologies for work, organizations, and everyday life; the interaction of technology with institutional and cultural contexts.
First session: Thu, 14.3. 2019; 16.00 s.t. (SR 187/2, Favoritenstraße 9-11, 2nd floor)
Sessions: Thursday 16.00 -18.30 (break included)
SR 187/2, Favoritenstraße 9-11, 2nd floor
For more detailed information about the course and the sessions go to the TUWEL course (see link below)
Course elements:
# Lectures
# Group work (specific tasks) & homework
# Portfolio
# Plenary discussions
# Readings
# Portfolio exam
# Exam re content of the lectures
Attendance required
Prerequisites for completing the course successfully:
# Positive evaluation of the portfolio
# Positive portfolio exam
# Regular attendance
# Positive evaluation of group work & homework
