Film
No Maps for These Territories
Readings
Science, Technology & Society
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Mini lecture
"What are science and tech? A brief history of social studies of science and technology"
Readings & discussion
Science, Technology & Society
Chapter 2 - Cultures of Science
Workshop
"Two-way mirrors? Observing science & technology in action"
Mini lecture
"Cultures of science and technology in action"
Readings & moderated discussion
Science, Technology & Society
Chapter 3 - The Dance of Truth
Workshop
"Making sense of things, or how to interpret what we and other people do"
Mini lecture
"Networks and protocols"
Readings & moderated discussion
Science, Technology & Society
Chapter 4 - STS and Power in the Postmodern World
Workshop
"Collapsing new buildings and other strategies against architecture"
Mini lecture
"Understanding science and tech in our daily lives"
Readings & moderated discussion
Science, Technology & Society
Chapter 5 - Life After Science and Technology Studies
Workshop
"'At Home He’s a Tourist': adventures in trans-disciplinary practice"
Mini lecture
"Surveillance and control societies"
Readings & moderated discussion
Course Reader
David Lyon, Chapter 1 - Understanding Surveillance (pp. 13-39) and Chapter 3 - Automating Surveillance (pp. 62-87), in Surveillance After September 11
Workshop
"ICU : Watching the watchers"
Mini lecture
"Viruses, terminator seeds, designer babies & other dangerous things"
Readings & moderated discussion
Course Reader
Beth Burrows, “Safety First,” pp. 67-74 in Redesigning Life? The Worldwide Challenge to Genetic Engineering
Jerry Ravetz, “The post-normal science of safety,” pp. 43-53 in Science and Citizens: Globalization & The Challenge of Engagement
Workshop
"How to start your own biotech cult in five easy steps"
Mini lecture
"Cyborgs & Hybrids: The Promise of Monsters"
Workshop
Assignment # 3
Mini lecture
"Genetic engineering & intelligent machines"
Readings & moderated discussion
Course Reader
Sarah Sexton, “If Cloning is the Answer, What was the Question? Genetics and the Politics of Human Health,” pp. 158-170 in Redesigning Life? The Worldwide Challenge to Genetic Engineering
Sonya Dorman Hess, “When I Was Miss Dow,” in Women of Wonder, the Classic Years: Science Fiction by Women from the 1940s to the 1970s
Anne McCaffrey, "The Ship Who Sang," in Women of Wonder, the Classic Years: Science Fiction by Women from the 1940s to the 1970s
Workshop
"I (heart) my clone!"
Mini lecture
"When everyone is a producer and consumer, who owns science and tech?"
Readings & moderated discussion
Course Reader
Victoria Tauli-Corpuz, “Biotechnology and Indigenous Peoples,” pp. 252-270 in Redesigning Life? The Worldwide Challenge to Genetic Engineering
Vandana Shiva, “Biopiracy: The Theft of Knowledge and Resources,” pp. 283-289 in Redesigning Life? The Worldwide Challenge to Genetic Engineering
Workshop
"Is that organic, fair-trade coffee you’re drinking?"
Mini lecture
"Making science & technology public"
Readings & moderated discussion
Course Reader
Alan Irwin, Ch. 5 – “Freeing the Voices: A Science of the People?” pp. 105-134 in Citizen Science: A Study of People, Expertise and Sustainable Development, London : Routledge, 1995.
Student presentations
Current events
Film
Screening a classic science fiction movie from the 50s to 80s to be determined by student votes.
Fall 2006
Wednesdays 2:35 - 5:25
Mackenzie 3328
Office Loeb A701
Wednesdays 1:00 - 2:15
or by appointment
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