Postgraduate Course: The Sociology of Scientific Knowledge (PGSP11220)
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 |
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Course description |
This course aims to introduce students to the body of work known as the Sociology of Scientific Knowledge (SSK). It considers the backgrounds of SSK, especially focusing on Merton, Kuhn, and Ravetz, then considers a number of canonical works by David Bloor and Barry Barnes, as well as considering a variety of other approaches and topics that are important in contemporary SSK, including some other non-SSK approaches. The course is designed for those interested in sociology and science studies, as well as those interested in history of science and medicine. Emphasis is placed on the Strong Programme in SSK, developed at Edinburgh University since the 1970s. |
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
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Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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Weeks |
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Wednesday |
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No Classes have been defined for this Course |
First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Contact the Graduate School of Social and Political Science for futher details. |
Assessment Information
3,000 - 4,000 word essay |
Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr Ivan Crozier
Tel: (0131 6)51 1220
Email: ivan.crozier@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Madina Howard
Tel:
Email: Madina.Howard@ed.ac.uk |
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