Arguments and argument analysis, theoretical stances, interpretation of material remains, narrativity and descriptions, sociology of science and technology, network theories, sociotechnical systems.
FAK3104 Theory and Method in History, Part 2 7.5 credits
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Arguments and argument analysis, theoretical stances, interpretation of material remains, narrativity and descriptions, sociology of science and technology, network theories, sociotechnical systems.
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Headings with content from the Course syllabus FAK3104 (Spring 2019–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
For the research student after the course to be able to account for, discuss, analyse and apply material remains, central concepts in historical research as well as concepts of Science and Technology Studies (STS) including those of history of science and technology.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Eligibility to be accepted in the graduate programme History of Technology and graded pass in Theory and Method in History, Part 1 (FAK3103) or corresponding course.
Recommended prerequisites
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Equipment
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Literature
Harry Collins & Trevor Pinch, The Golem: What you should know about science (1998); Wiebe Bijker et al., The Social Construction of Technological Systems (1987); Wiebe Bijker & John Law, Shaping Technology/Buiulding Society (1992); Sergio Sismondo, An Introduction to Science and Technology Studies (2004), Ian Hacking, The Social Construction of What (2000); Thomas Hughes, Networks of Power (1983) m.m.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
- UPP1 - Essay, 7.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
Active participation in seminars and independently written essays..
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
This course does not belong to any Main field of study.
Education cycle
Third cycle
Add-on studies
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Contact
Nina Wormbs, nina@kth.se, 08 790 85 83