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180199 SE Ethics of Technology (2024W)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 18 - Philosophie
Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung
Moodle

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Details

max. 25 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

  • Montag 14.10. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Montag 21.10. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Montag 28.10. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Montag 04.11. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Montag 11.11. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Montag 18.11. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Montag 25.11. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Montag 02.12. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Montag 09.12. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Montag 16.12. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Montag 13.01. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Montag 20.01. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Montag 27.01. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

This course covers selected topics in the fast-developing field of technology ethics. Topics covered in this class include: Privacy and surveillance; Social media and the attention economy; Art; Design, disability, and technology. By completing this course students will gain familiarity with the field of technology ethics, including its topics, methods, and emerging trends.

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

This course is a seminar with continuous assessment (there is no final examination).

Attendance in seminar is required, please consult the syllabus for exceptions.

Enrolled students must complete the following assignments to complete the course:

I. Final project: A final project on one topic of the class, chosen by the student in conjunction with the instructor. The format of this final project is up to the student, e.g. it may be a piece of creative writing, academic research, or a visual project (e.g. film, data visuals, etc).

II. Class/peer group presentation: A presentation on the topic of the final project. Students will present their work in progress, and solicit/receive feedback and suggestions from their peers.

III. Reading responses: For each session of the class, one or more students will be responsible for submitting a brief response on Moodle to assigned readings (<1000 words). The reading-responses will be used to structure seminar discussion.

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

To complete the course, students must complete all assignments with a passing grade.

Grading scale:
1: 87-100 points (Excellent)
2: 75-86 points (Good)
3: 63-74 points (Satisfactory)
4: 50-62 points (Sufficient)
5: 0-49 points (Fail)

Detailed grading instructions will be attached to each assignment on Moodle.

Prüfungsstoff

Literatur

Study material for this course includes philosophical texts, readings from Science and Technology Studies, and multimedia materials such as documentaries and films. Complete syllabus with detailed readings can be found on Moodle. All readings and viewings will be made available to enrolled students on Moodle.

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

Letzte Änderung: Mi 11.09.2024 10:06