Universität Wien

230165 SE Doing Difference in Medicine: Gender, Chronicity and Diagnosis in Medical Classification Work (2015W)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 23 - Soziologie
Continuous assessment of course work
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Details

Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 08.10. 13:50 - 15:50 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Thursday 15.10. 13:50 - 15:50 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Thursday 29.10. 13:50 - 15:50 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Thursday 05.11. 13:50 - 17:50 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Thursday 12.11. 13:50 - 15:50 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Thursday 26.11. 13:50 - 15:50 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Thursday 03.12. 13:50 - 15:50 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Thursday 10.12. 13:50 - 15:50 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Thursday 17.12. 13:50 - 15:50 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Thursday 14.01. 13:50 - 15:50 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Thursday 21.01. 14:00 - 15:50 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This seminar approaches medical classifications as social, scientific and technological phenomena. Drawing on Science and Technology Studies, we will engage with the medical field by addressing the following questions: How do classifications contribute to the making of bodies and minds in medicine? How do medical terminological standards participate in gendering, explaining and treating health issues? What are the effects of classification work? How, and what, do categories differentiate? Further we will explore the ambiguities of medical classifications and draw our attention on processes of claiming, changing, undoing or replacing them. Special emphasis will be placed on selected diagnostic categories and on the category >chronically mentally ill<.

Assessment and permitted materials

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:
1st-3rd Delivery: 10 points
Presentations: 10 points
Active participation: 20 points
Session moderation: 20 points
Final delivery: 40 points
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

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Regarding medical classification work and its dynamics the seminar will introduce to central writings research strategies in the field of Science and Technology Studies. Further students will develop competence in drafting individual research projects suitable for investigating the topic.

Examination topics

We will use individual reading and writing, collective group work, presentations and discussions for getting involved with the study of medical classifications.

Reading list

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