BTT 501E - Scien., Techn.&Society Studies
Course Objectives
1. To introduce topics related to science, technology and society;
2. To grasp the views of philosophers, sociologists and anthropologists of science and technology;
3. To develop the ability to communicate and discuss issues related to science, technology and society effectively;
4. To develop the ability to read and understand texts, make research and write.
Course Description
Science, technology and society relations; the distinction between science and non-science, justifiability and falsifiability, science and technology as ideology, technological rationality, autonomy of technology, critique of technological determinism, social constructivism and actor-network theory, science and laboratory.
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Course Coordinator
Aydan Turanlı
Course Language
English
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