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851-0571-00L 2 Credits BSC , DS D-GESS

Science, Politics and the Public

Wissenschaft, Politik und Öffentlichkeit

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Regula Valérie Burri
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:14:23

Abstract

Social controversies around nuclear energy, biotechnology, or nanotechnologies have entailed an increasing entanglement between science, politics, and the public in recent years. The 2-days lecture and workshop will explore such developments by drawing on theoretical concepts and case studies. Active student participation is expected.

Objective

The students are able to analyze the relations between science, politics, and society by applying concepts of science and technology studies.

Content

In recent years, science, politics, and the public have become more entangled. Social controversies around nuclear energy, biotechnology, or nanotechnologies have raised public’s interest in science policy and have increased science communication activities for the general public. At the same time, policy actors have been trying to involve the public in regulatory decisions at an early stage of scientific development and technological innovation. The 2-days lecture and workshop will explore such developments by drawing on theoretical concepts and case studies. Active student participation is expected.

Resources

Literature

Weingart, Peter (2001): Die Stunde der Wahrheit. Zum Verhältnis der Wissenschaft zu Politik, Wirtschaft und Medien in der Wissensgesellschaft. Weilerswist: Velbrück Wissenschaft

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC , DS

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Wissenschaft, Politik und Öffentlichkeit
Permission from lecturers required for all students. Teilnehmerzahl beschränkt auf 50 Personen
  • 08.12 Date 09:15-17:00 (HG D 5.2)
  • 15.12 Date 09:15-17:00 (HG D 5.2)
14 h semesterly

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