Technology and Culture

Course Code:

ANT 266

Semester:

Spring

Course Type:

Area Elective

P:

3

Credits:

3

ECTS:

5

Course Language:

English

Course Coordinator:

Ebru Kayaalp

Courses given by:

Ebru Kayaalp

Course Objectives:

In this graduate course, students will acquire anthropological perspectives to demonstrate an understanding of the interactions between society, and science and technology. It aims to discuss the connections among science, culture and power through an analysis of knowledge-making processes in contemporary societies.

Course Content:

The first part of course will concentrate on the theories of science and technology studies, while the second half will examine the case studies from the areas of health, security, and technology.

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Response Papers, B: Class Presentation, C: Final Paper

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

Students will have an understanding of the key conceptual areas of science and technology from an anthropological perspective

1,2,3

A, B, C

Students will analyze how science has shaped, and has been shaped by society.	1,2,3	A, B, C
Students will examine how controversies and conflict shape the development of science and technology.	1,2,3	A, B, C
Students will recognize and analyze how scientific, technological, engineering, and medical issues are framed in public and professional contexts.	1,2,3	A, B, C
Students will critically assess scientific knowledge.	1,2,3	A, B, C
Students will get informed about the history of science and technology studies and recent developments.	1,2,3	A, B, C

Course Flow

Lecture Course
Week	Topics	Preparation
1	Introduction to Course
2	Classical Approaches in the Science Studies
3	The Strong Programme	.
4	Social Construction of Facts
5	Laboratory Life
6	Rethinking Agency
7	Public Understanding of Science
8	Feminist Perspectives
9	Things and Politics
10	Biocitizenship
11	Race Science	.
12	Technologies of Security and Surveillance
13	AI and Robots
14	Postcolonial Technoscience
15	Conclusion

Recommended Sources

All required texts will be uploaded on Yulearn

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Response Papers	4	40
Class Presentation	1	20
Final Paper	1	40
Total		100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL PAPER TO OVERALL GRADE		40
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		60
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	The student learns about the cultural and physical development of human beings throughout history, the basic terminology of Anthropology and its basic theories.				X
2	The student gains the ability to think analytically and approach topics from a critical perspective					X
3	The student gains the ability to convey information effectively both in oral and written manners.		X
4	The student gains an occupational ethics, social ethics, and a social responsibility.			X
5	The student gains the ability to interpret cultural and historical dynamics, the cultural characteristics of Turkish culture and world cultures, analyzing the culture phenomenon and its intricate dynamics.		X
6	The students maintain an occupational and personal development beyond the understanding of the world and nation problems.					X
7	The student gains an ability to make use of the sources outside of the discipline and make this a life-long ability.				X
8	The student gains the ability to designate a research topic in line with anthropological guidelines and form the required methodology.				X
9	The student will gain the ability to question scientific and societal problems, being able to take part in individual and team projects.					X

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)	15	3	45
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	15	2	30
Response Papers	5	3	15
Quiz	-	-	-
Presentation	1	10	10
Final Paper	1	30	30
Total Work Load			130

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