The course is connected to the following study programs

  • Technology, Humans and Society, Master's programme

Teaching language

Norwegian

Course contents

How have changing technological cultures influenced early-modern and modern society from the renaissance until today? Do historical experiences show that new technology can produce extensive social change, or is it, on the contrary, social conditions that form technology? The course introduces methods and approaches used by historians when studying technological cultures and change processes. In addition to familiarise yourself with the outlines of the development of technology for the last 500 years, you get the opportunity to make an in-depth study of a specific topic of your own choice.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students shall

Knowledge

  • Have insight into the main areas of the history of technology from the renaissance until today, and have in-depth knowledge about a specified topic

  • Master central terms, theories and approaches particular to the history of technology

Skills

  • Be able to discuss historical problems based on research literature from the history of technology

  • Be able to apply terms and theories from the subject area to analyse technological processes of change

General competences

  • Be able to explain the value and relevance of historical contributions to understand the role of technology in society today

Examination requirements

The student must have participated at the compulsory physical gathering (3-4 days) and have completed and passed two preliminary digital tests. Further information will be given in Canvas.

The student must, within a given deadline, have submitted an approved list of literature, theme and thesis question. In addition, the student must twice hand in a draft of the paper for supervision, and on both occasions, read and respond to peers in his/her tutorial group.

Teaching methods

The course is web-based. Further information will be given in Canvas. It is founded on the use of a module-based study-guide and is based on self-study supported by digital learning resources. Through a term-paper, students have the opportunity to study in-depth a specific theme in the subject area. A draft of the paper is presented to and discussed with peers and the lecturer. The workload is estimated at 270 hours.

Evaluation

The person responsible for the course, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.

Assessment methods and criteria

a) Individual term-paper of approximately 4000 words (counts 60%)

b) 3-hour written digital examination (counts 40%)

Graded assessment.

Last updated from FS (Common Student System) July 18, 2024 1:46:20 AM