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233046 SE Living in a nuclear world: Between past experiences, present decisions and future imaginaries (2025S)
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max. 25 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch
Lehrende
Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert
- N Montag 03.03. 14:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien (Vorbesprechung)
- Montag 24.03. 14:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
- Montag 07.04. 14:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
- Montag 28.04. 14:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
- Montag 02.06. 14:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
- Mittwoch 25.06. 14:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
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Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung
Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel
The seminar mainly builds on careful reading of the papers, the preparation of assignments before the respective unit, as well as the active participation in discussions of all students. For each of the workshops a group of students will act as leaders. The distribution of tasks to the students will be done in the first unit. To pass the seminar, students are expected to complete the following tasks:
● Read the relevant literature prior to coming to class, and timely hand in written short answers (à 300 words) to the reading prompts given for each class. Active participation in class is expected. Deadline for submission on Saturday afternoon before the respective workshop.
● As a group work, you will prepare one specific workshop session. In doing so, you are also expected to perform some background research presenting interesting real-world cases that speak to the reading. Please upload your plan for the workshop Friday afternoon before the
respective workshop.
● Write an individual seminar paper of 2500 words (excl. references) that critically engages with the topic of the seminar. This essay should demonstrate a mastery of the readings and show the ability to clearly argue the complexities of living in a nuclear world and related environmental
challenges. The deadline for handing in the seminar paper is 11 July 2025. A short proposal of the topic for the final paper with an abstract of 200 words needs to be handed in on 20 June 2025.
● Read the relevant literature prior to coming to class, and timely hand in written short answers (à 300 words) to the reading prompts given for each class. Active participation in class is expected. Deadline for submission on Saturday afternoon before the respective workshop.
● As a group work, you will prepare one specific workshop session. In doing so, you are also expected to perform some background research presenting interesting real-world cases that speak to the reading. Please upload your plan for the workshop Friday afternoon before the
respective workshop.
● Write an individual seminar paper of 2500 words (excl. references) that critically engages with the topic of the seminar. This essay should demonstrate a mastery of the readings and show the ability to clearly argue the complexities of living in a nuclear world and related environmental
challenges. The deadline for handing in the seminar paper is 11 July 2025. A short proposal of the topic for the final paper with an abstract of 200 words needs to be handed in on 20 June 2025.
Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab
Grading Scheme
The grading scheme is based on a total of 100 points. These points will be awarded in relation to students’
performance in meeting the course learning aims in the different obligatory tasks.
The maximum number of points to be acquired for each task is:
- read the relevant literature (incl. the part of the additional reading) prior to coming to class and participate actively in discussions
15 points/ assessed individually/feedback upon request
- timely handing in written short answers to the reading prompts given for each class (follow the formatting demands)
20 points/assessed individually/feedback upon request
- prepare a specific workshop session; perform some background research presenting interesting real-world cases that speak to the reading; hand in your plans for the session on time
25 points/assessed as group work feedback by seminar participants and lecturer
- seminar paper of 2500 words that critically engages with the topic of the seminar (follow the formatting demands)
40 points/ assessed individually/feedback upon requestMinimum requirements
A minimum of 50 points is necessary to successfully complete the course. Failure to meet the attendance regulations, to deliver course assignments on time or to adhere to standards of academic work may result in a deduction of points.Grades
100-89 points Excellent (1)
88-76 points Good (2)
75-63 points Satisfactory (3)
62-50 points Sufficient (4)
49-0 points Unsatisfactory (5) (fail)
The grading scheme is based on a total of 100 points. These points will be awarded in relation to students’
performance in meeting the course learning aims in the different obligatory tasks.
The maximum number of points to be acquired for each task is:
- read the relevant literature (incl. the part of the additional reading) prior to coming to class and participate actively in discussions
15 points/ assessed individually/feedback upon request
- timely handing in written short answers to the reading prompts given for each class (follow the formatting demands)
20 points/assessed individually/feedback upon request
- prepare a specific workshop session; perform some background research presenting interesting real-world cases that speak to the reading; hand in your plans for the session on time
25 points/assessed as group work feedback by seminar participants and lecturer
- seminar paper of 2500 words that critically engages with the topic of the seminar (follow the formatting demands)
40 points/ assessed individually/feedback upon requestMinimum requirements
A minimum of 50 points is necessary to successfully complete the course. Failure to meet the attendance regulations, to deliver course assignments on time or to adhere to standards of academic work may result in a deduction of points.Grades
100-89 points Excellent (1)
88-76 points Good (2)
75-63 points Satisfactory (3)
62-50 points Sufficient (4)
49-0 points Unsatisfactory (5) (fail)
Prüfungsstoff
Literatur
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Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis
Letzte Änderung: Di 14.01.2025 19:26
Our exploration will highlight the intricate interplay of historical legacies, current choices, and future possibilities, covering topics that span from past experiences, particularly nuclear weapons testing and catastrophic accidents, over the decisions being made in the present—from policy choices to environmental concerns—to the futures that are being imagined. These reflections allow students to better grasp the ways in which decisions on nuclear technologies resonate across generations, shaping global developments on many different levels and leaving a profound, lasting impact on our collective existence. Additionally, we will examine the speculative and ethical dimensions of nuclear futures, where the legacy of both past mistakes and achievements informs how we envision tomorrow. By bridging past, present, and future, this seminar offers a comprehensive perspective on how nuclear technologies shape not only our material reality but also our shared sense of time, responsibility, and the possibilities that lie ahead.
The seminar is organized in one introductory lecture (2,5h) and five workshops (3,5h each). The introductory lecture will open up the different perspectives touched upon in the seminar. It will also be devoted to group building for those preparing the five workshops. The five workshops will each open up a specific angle to the question of how specific nuclear technologies come with diverse environmental and human health-related challenges. These are
• Nuclear legacies – living with nuclear pasts (incl. nuclear colonialism related to testing atomic bombs)
• Nuclear accidents and their long shadows
• Nuclear waste – a complex residue of nuclear innovations
• Mining for nuclear energy – reflecting on the environmental impact of raw material extraction
• Atomic hopes – imaginaries of nuclear energy futures