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Introduction to the History of Technology: Concepts, and Current Debates
Einführung in die Technikgeschichte: Themenfelder, Konzepte und aktuelle Debatten
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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
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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.
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2 h weekly |
Offered In
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GESS Science in Perspective (Only the topics listed in this paragraph can be chosen as GESS Science in Perspective. Further below you will find the "type B courses Reflections about subject specific methods and content" as well as the language courses. 6 ECTS need to be acquired during the BA and 2 ECTS during the MA Students who already took a course within their main study program are NOT allowed to take the course again.)
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Type A: Enhancement of Reflection Competence (Suitable for all students. Students who already took a course within their main study program are NOT allowed to take the course again.)
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