Overview
Use of theory within Science and Technology studies to better understand new dynamics in social and economic life and to explore prospects and possibilities for post-capitalist futures.
This paper is fully internally assessed.
About this paper
| Paper title | Special Topic: Science, Technology and Post-Capitalist Futures |
|---|---|
| Subject | Sociology |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Not offered in 2026 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,103.10 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- 54 200-level points from Arts and Music Schedule C
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music
- Eligibility
- This paper will be available to Sociology majors and other BA students who are interested in the topic who meet the prerequisites.
- Contact
- More information link
View more information on Sociology, Gender Studies and Criminology's website
- Teaching staff
Co-ordinator: To be confirmed when paper is next offered.
- Paper Structure
- The paper utilises thirteen 2-hour lectures plus weekly tutorials
- Teaching Arrangements
Lectures: Two hours per week.
Tutorials: One hour per week, starting from the second week.- Textbooks
- Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Communication, Critical thinking, Global perspective, Information literacy, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Research, Scholarship, Self-motivation, Teamwork, Environmental literacy.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who complete the paper will be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to undertake critical thinking and reflection, positioning themselves in the context of wider controversies
- Communicate theoretical ideas through research, analysis and writing
Overview
Use of theory within Science and Technology studies to better understand new dynamics in social and economic life and to explore prospects and possibilities for post-capitalist futures.
This paper is fully internally assessed.
About this paper
| Paper title | Special Topic: Science, Technology and Post-Capitalist Futures |
|---|---|
| Subject | Sociology |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Not offered in 2027 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- 54 200-level points from Arts and Music Schedule C
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music
- Eligibility
- This paper will be available to Sociology majors and other BA students who are interested in the topic who meet the prerequisites.
- Contact
- More information link
View more information on Sociology, Gender Studies and Criminology's website
- Teaching staff
Co-ordinator: To be confirmed when paper is next offered.
- Paper Structure
- The paper utilises thirteen 2-hour lectures plus weekly tutorials
- Teaching Arrangements
Lectures: Two hours per week.
Tutorials: One hour per week, starting from the second week.
- Textbooks
- Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Communication, Critical thinking, Global perspective, Information literacy, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Research, Scholarship, Self-motivation, Teamwork, Environmental literacy.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who complete the paper will be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to undertake critical thinking and reflection, positioning themselves in the context of wider controversies
- Communicate theoretical ideas through research, analysis and writing