module
Postgraduate Module Descriptor
SOCM950: Science Technology and Society
This module descriptor refers to the 2018/9 academic year.
Module Content
Syllabus Plan
1. The philosophical and sociological background; 2. Technological determinism; 3. Interpretation and classification; 4. Knowledge and interests; 5. Gender and Technology; 6. Military and productive technologies; 7. Domestic and reproductive Technologies; 8. Relevant social groups; 9. Actor Network Theory; 10. Science communication; 11. Revision
Learning and Teaching
This table provides an overview of how your hours of study for this module are allocated:
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | 278 | 0 |
...and this table provides a more detailed breakdown of the hours allocated to various study activities:
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | 22 | 11 x 2 hour seminars |
| Guided independent study | 278 | Independent study |
Online Resources
This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).