Overview

Held in Prato, the unit aims to introduce students to the history of science, medicine, and technology in Europe. Far from value-free, knowledge and practice is everywhere and always embedded in a social, political, economic, and cultural context. We will probe these entwined historical experiences through an analysis of written … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

T4-57-PRATO-BLOCK-OFF

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Professor Guy Geltner

Unit Coordinator(s)

Professor Guy Geltner

Notes

This unit is an international study program at Prato that requires an application to be enrolled and may incur additional cost.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Explain current debates within the field of Science, Medicine, and Technology Studies;

2.

Critically assess scientific and medical texts, images, historical objects, built and natural environments;

3.

Discuss and reflect upon the ways in which historians can inform critical discussion about contemporary medical and scientific practices;

4.

Communicate research on relevant topics orally and in writing.

Teaching approach

Active learning

Assessment summary

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment

1 - Journal
2 - Participation
3 - Presentation
4 - Research project

Workload requirements

Workload

Availability in areas of study

History