After successful completion of the course, students are able to...

... identify different socio-technical contexts.

... analyze given technologies and their potential impact on society.

... present an assessment of various consequences.

... develop strategies to mitigate consequences classified as negative.

... read and explain scientific texts and theories.

... locate their own position in the course of knowledge production.

How do social contexts affect technology design and vice versa?
How does bias embed itself  in technological design?
What effects do technical systems have on minoritised groups?
Different theoretical approaches to categorization, surveillance/control society, norms and standards, and dispositive analysis
How do I communicate technology assessment to different stakeholders?
Understand and use scientific articles with socio-technical analyses
Write reports independently
Social diversity and technology
Identify and evaluate inclusion and exclusion markers

This course consists of a mix of different approaches.  Students take part in weekly sessions in which one part is input and two parts are interactive discussions or practical exercises. Between sessions, students study textual material independently, prepare reflections and work on a worksheet. Students are also encouraged to actively reflect on their own learning conditions and express their own needs in this regard.

Students must pass all four of the following assessments to successfully complete the course:

1. prepare a text in pairs and present it in ten minutes to other participants.

2. write reflections on the theoretical texts (about 1/2 page each; at least 5)

3. write reflections on the practical applications (about 1/2 page each; at least 5)

4. hand in the worksheets (at least 5)

Technical and methodological skills: No special requirements.

Cognitive and practical skills: Students are expected to have developed a basic understanding of the relevance of society-related technology analysis before completing the module.

Social and practical skills: Students are expected to communicate respectfully.