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