Postgraduate Course: Science, technology and development (PGSP11113)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Social and Political Science |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Postgrad (School of Social and Political Studies) |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
http://www.cas.ed.ac.uk |
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| Course description |
The course seeks to draw on theory and practice from science and technology studies and development studies in understanding the role technological knowledge and technologies play in shaping development, and vice versa, in less developed regions of the world. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
1. Develop an advanced knowledge and understanding of pertinent science and technology studies and development studies literature
2. Develop the ability to use these debates and approaches to critically examine the role of science and technology in development policy and practice |
Assessment Information
| essay approx 4000 words |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr James Smith
Tel: (0131 6)50 4321
Email: james.smith@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Madina Howard
Tel:
Email: Madina.Howard@ed.ac.uk |
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