800925 VU Science and Society: Introduction to the Sociology of Scientific Knowledge, Science Policy Studies and Science Communication

winter semester 2021/2022 | Last update: 27.10.2021 Place course on memo list
800925
VU Science and Society: Introduction to the Sociology of Scientific Knowledge, Science Policy Studies and Science Communication
VU 2
5
weekly
annually
German

Theoretical knowledge about the sociology of scientific knowledge, science studies and science policy, practical knowledge about science communication

The course investigates the relationship between science and society. Accordingly, The aim of this course is to offer students theoretical insights about sociology of scientific knowledge, science and technology studies and science policy as well as practical knowledge about science communication: a) What distinguishes science from other areas of society? b) What interactions shape the relationship between science and the public sphere? How do science and politics interact (from governance to funding and policy advice)? d) How does science communicate with society (science communivation)?

lecture, practical exercises

written exam, writing a newspaper article

Bibliography provided in class

The course is open to all disciplines (not only social sciences).

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Date Time Location
Thu 2021-10-07
10.00 - 11.45 SR 5 (Sowi) SR 5 (Sowi) Barrier-free hybrid
Thu 2021-10-14
10.00 - 11.45 SR 5 (Sowi) SR 5 (Sowi) Barrier-free hybrid
Thu 2021-10-21
10.00 - 11.45 SR 5 (Sowi) SR 5 (Sowi) Barrier-free hybrid
Thu 2021-10-28
10.00 - 11.45 SR 5 (Sowi) SR 5 (Sowi) Barrier-free hybrid
Thu 2021-11-04
10.00 - 11.45 SR 5 (Sowi) SR 5 (Sowi) Barrier-free hybrid
Thu 2021-11-11
10.00 - 11.45 SR 5 (Sowi) SR 5 (Sowi) Barrier-free hybrid
Thu 2021-11-18
10.00 - 11.45 SR 5 (Sowi) SR 5 (Sowi) Barrier-free hybrid
Thu 2021-11-25
10.00 - 11.45 SR 5 (Sowi) SR 5 (Sowi) Barrier-free hybrid
Thu 2021-12-02
10.00 - 11.45 SR 5 (Sowi) SR 5 (Sowi) Barrier-free hybrid
Thu 2021-12-09
10.00 - 11.45 eLecture - online eLecture - online
Thu 2021-12-16
10.00 - 11.45 SR 5 (Sowi) SR 5 (Sowi) Barrier-free hybrid
Thu 2022-01-13
10.00 - 11.45 SR 5 (Sowi) SR 5 (Sowi) Barrier-free hybrid
Thu 2022-01-20
10.00 - 11.45 SR 5 (Sowi) SR 5 (Sowi) Barrier-free hybrid
Thu 2022-01-27
10.00 - 11.45 SR 5 (Sowi) SR 5 (Sowi) Barrier-free hybrid
Thu 2022-02-03
10.00 - 11.45 SR 5 (Sowi) SR 5 (Sowi) Barrier-free hybrid