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 |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| 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 |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
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 |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Lecture | Room 106, Old Surgeon's Hall | 1-11 | | 10:00 - 13:00 | | | |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
| No Exam Information |
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 |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords |
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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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