2016/17 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
HPSC5201M Current Approaches in the History of Science, Technology & Medicine
30 creditsClass Size: 25
Module manager: Dr Nanna Kaalund
Email: n.k.l.kaalund@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2016/17
Pre-requisite qualifications
Same as for MA programme admissions, i.e. normally a good honours degree, 2:1 or higher.Module replaces
HPSC5160 Current Research in HPSThis module is not approved as an Elective
Module summary
If the module recruits three or fewer students, it will be delivered via 3 hours of supervision with the module leader (instead of the format specified below).Objectives
The module is designed:- to outline a range of major historiographical approaches in the History of Science, Technology, and Medicine;
- to examine their origins and interconnections, and the different ways in which they have been employed;
- to analyse the strengths and weaknesses of the different approaches explored; and
- to promote a sophisticated analytical self-awareness among students as practitioners of the History of Science, Technology, and Medicine.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students should be able:
- to demonstrate appropriately detailed knowledge of a number of major historiographical approaches in the History of Science, Technology, and Medicine;
- to show familiarity with some of the key texts relating to each of the approaches;
- to appreciate the strengths and shortcomings of different approaches, and be able to engage in informed critical analysis; and
- to decide where they stand in regard to the different approaches, and to reflect critically on their own position.
Syllabus
The module will examine a series of major historiographical approaches in the History of Science, Technology, and Medicine, such as social constructivist, feminist, Marxist, Foucauldian, practice-oriented, communication-oriented, object-oriented, and integrated HPS.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Seminar | 11 | 2.00 | 22.00 |
Private study hours | 278.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 22.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 300.00 |
Private study
- Reading for seminars (6 hours/week) = 66 hours- Preparing seminar presentations (2 x 15 hours) = 30 hours
- Reading over seminar notes (2 hours/week) = 22 hours
- Further Reading and Essay Preparation (2 x 32 hours) = 64 hours
- Essay Preparation (2 x 48 hours) = 96 hours
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Students will receive feedback:- informally during the course of seminars, when the leader will respond to observations and questions;
- on assessed essays (one mid-term, one at the end of term), which will be returned with written comments within three weeks;
- informally during the office hours of the module teachers.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Essay | 3000 words | 50.00 |
Essay | 3000 words | 50.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 21/11/2017
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