ARTS 3006 - Science and Society
Career: | Undergraduate |
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Units: | 3 |
Term: | Semester 1 |
Campus: | North Terrace |
Contact: | Up to 3 hours per week |
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: | Yes |
Available for Non-Award Study: | Check with School |
Pre-Requisite: | At least 48 units of undergraduate study |
Assessment: | 3 x Blog posts on workshops (approx 500 words), 2000 word essay 40%, Panel participation (Portfolio and 500 word reflection) 20% |
Syllabus: |
Where does science fit in a post-truth world? If scientific knowledge is socially constructed, like experiential or other types of knowledge, does that mean that there is nothing special about scientific expertise? Recent geopolitical events, for example the “March for Science”, have highlighted the complex relationship between scientific knowledge and social, political and economic structures. In this course, we will examine current issues in science and society across key areas, for example climate change and energy, health and medicine, and food production, through a range of theoretical approaches including Public Understanding of Science, Science and Technology Studies and Social Studies of Science and Technology. We will also look at the contribution of other theories from sociology and philosophy, such as Feminism and Post-Colonialism, to our current understanding of the ‘science machine’. Students will also participate in masterclasses with leading scholars in the field, and work together to prepare a series of Q&A-style forums. |
Course Fees
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Commonwealth Supported Student Contribution | |||||||
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Units | EFTSL | Pre-2010 | 2010 Onwards | Domestic | International | ||
3 | 0.125 | Band 1 | $820 | Band 1 | $820 | select program | select program |
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Course Outline
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Critical Dates
Term | Last Day to Add Online | Census Date | Last Day to WNF | Last Day to WF |
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Semester 1 | Mon 18/03/2019 | Sun 31/03/2019 | Fri 10/05/2019 | Fri 14/06/2019 |
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Class Details
Enrolment Class: Lecture | |||||||
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Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
15217 | LE01 | 30 | 6 | 5 Mar - 9 Apr | Tuesday | 2pm - 3pm | Napier, 209, Lecture Theatre |
30 Apr - 11 Jun | Tuesday | 2pm - 3pm | Napier, 209, Lecture Theatre | ||||
Related Class: Workshop | |||||||
Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
15218 | WR01 | 30 | 6 | 6 Mar - 10 Apr | Wednesday | 11am - 1pm | Napier, 108, Teaching Room |
1 May - 12 Jun | Wednesday | 11am - 1pm | Napier, 108, Teaching Room |
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