General description
A book exam advancing the basic studies in Sociology.
Learning outcomes
To introduce students to the sociology of science and to scientific research as well as to the social-scientific research of technology.
Contents
The literature gives a versatile picture of science and technology from the point of view of social activities.
Teaching language
Finnish, EnglishModes of study
Literature examination on a general examination day. Essay option must be discussed with the teacher beforehand. The availability of thematic seminars varies yearly.
Evaluation
Numeric 1-5.Study materials
The first book is compulsory for all; select three books from the remaining four.
1. Sismondo: An Introduction to Science and Technology Studies, Blackwell 2004;
2. Sellen & Harper: The Myth of the Paperless Office, Mit Press, 2002;
3. Miller & Slater: The Internet. An Ethnographic Approach, Berg , 2000;.
4. Bakardjieva: Internet society: The internet in everyday life. Sage , 2005;
5. Bijker: Of Bicycles, Bakelites, and Bulbs, , MIT Press, 1995;
6. Nieminen: Academic Research in Change. Finnish Society of Science and Letters 2005.
Belongs to following study modules
