Program Overview

Introduction to the Techno-Anthropological Problems and Theories Module

The Techno-Anthropological Problems and Theories module is designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of anthropological, sociological, and philosophical theories relevant to the analysis and discussion of cases related to the development of robust and socially responsible technology.

Learning Objectives

Upon completing this module, students will be able to:

• Present and explain different anthropological, sociological, and philosophical theories relevant for analysis and discussion of cases regarding the development of robust and socially responsible technology.
• Explain how discourses, institutions, and professions have historically shaped the conceptual landscape of robust and socially responsible technological innovation.
• Describe the development processes in organisations, including central concepts as expertise, expert culture, power, ethics, responsibility, public understanding, and design as an integral part of technology development.

Skills and Competences

Students will acquire the following skills and competences:

• Analyse and evaluate cases dealing with robust and socially responsible technological innovation.
• Identify the problems, challenges, and controversies in cases regarding technological innovation, development, implementation, assessment, and use.
• Apply socio-technical theories in order to analyse emergent and controversial technological problems.
• Transfer knowledge and skills achieved in the module to suggest or discuss the opportunities for development of robust and socially responsible technological solutions.

Exam Details

• Name of Exam: Techno-Anthropological Problems and Theories
• Type of Exam: Oral exam
• ECTS: 10
• Assessment: 7-point grading scale
• Type of Grading: Internal examination
• Criteria of Assessment: The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures.

Module Facts

• Danish Title: Teknoantropologiske problemer og teorier
• Module Code: TBITANK16103
• Module Type: Course
• Duration: 1 semester
• Semester: Autumn
• ECTS: 10
• Language of Instruction: English
• Empty-Place Scheme: Yes
• Location of Lecture: Campus Aalborg, Campus Copenhagen
• Responsible for the Module: Lars Botin, Lars Bo Henriksen

Organisation

• Study Board: Studyboard for Techno-Anthropology and Sustainable Design
• Department: Department of Planning
• Faculty: Technical Faculty of IT and Design

Curriculum Integration

This module is part of the curriculum for The Master's Programme in Techno-Anthropology, offered in both Aalborg and Copenhagen.