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IEI306 Technology and Society 7.5 ECTS credits | |
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TIMEPERIOD: Q I LANGUAGE:English EXAMINER J. Donald R. de Raadt Prof PREREQUISITES General competence COURSE AIM The aim of the course is to give the student the historical roots of technology in the social sciences by using classical and modern sociological perspectives. CONTENTS The student will examine Max Weber's thesis on rationality and theories of the critical thinkers from the Frankfurt School. TEACHING Teaching will take place in lectures. Students will present and discuss during classes. Teaching language is English EXAMINATION Writing an essay, making a presentation and discussing. Grades awarded: Fail, Pass and Pass with Distinction COURSE GRADE SCALE: U, G and VG ITEMS/CREDITS | |
| Final exam | 3.00ECTS |
| Research Paper | 4.50ECTS |
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COURSE LITTERATURE Weber M; The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism, Held, D; Introduction to Critical Theory, Additional literature will be provided during the course |
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