Democratising Science and Technology (968N1)
Democratising Science and Technology
Module 968N1
Module details for 2026/27.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module learning outcomes
Develop an in-depth understanding of key debates in Social Studies of Science and Technology since the 1970s.
Analyse how sciences and technologies are implicated in political and cultural developments in the different societies in the global north and south.
Critically examine mediating roles played by specific innovations in enriching wider democratic transformations in moder societies.
Examine different ways in which the production of modern sciences and technologies may be further democratized.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (2500 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 1 Wed 16:00 | 80.00% |
| Coursework | 20.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Essay | T1 Week 9 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 11111011111 |
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 11111011111 |
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