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851-0527-00L 3 Credits DS , MSC D-GESS
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Introduction to the History of Technology: Concepts, and Current Debates

Einführung in die Technikgeschichte: Themenfelder, Konzepte und aktuelle Debatten

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Ricky Wichum, Dr. Rachele Delucchi
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:48:15

Abstract

Technology and society cannot be separated: No society functions without technology. The seminar offers a problem-oriented introduction to basic questions of the history of technology, introduces approaches to the history of technology and discusses selected, ongoing debates.

Objective

The course seeks to provide a critical introduction to the issues, methods, and selected areas of research in the history of technology.

Content

History of technology investigates technological developments that arise in specific historical contexts. These developments are perceived by social groups or entire societies as a means of social change and ultimately find use or are forgotten. The questions that history of technology poses derive from the technological and social change that are a product of contemporary orientation and thinking; current historiographical methods provide the tools for answering these questions.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
DS , MSC

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Registration & Places

Max Places
40

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
seminar Einführung in die Technikgeschichte: Themenfelder, Konzepte und aktuelle Debatten
Online-Veranstaltung: Diese Lehrveranstaltung findet online statt. Der reservierte Raum bleibt für die Studierenden auf dem Campus Zentrum bestehen, um die Lehrveranstaltung dort zu hören.
  • Tue 12:15-14:00 (RZ F 21)
2 h weekly

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