SOCIOL 300

Feminist, Anti-Colonial and Post-Capitalist Technofutures

Description

Introduces students to theoretical approaches for understanding the social, material and power (political) dimensions of science and technology, as well as practical approaches for imagining and enacting more ethical, equitable, collaborative and anti-colonial technofutures. Topics studied include: science, technology and social theory; feminist, anti-colonial and post-capitalist approaches to science and technology; translating knowledge to engage public audiences.

Availability 2024

Semester 1

Lecturer(s)

Lecturer(s) Dr Karly Burch

Points

SOCIOL 300: 15 points

Prerequisites

30 points at Stage II in Sociology, or COMMS 103 and 208

Restrictions

SOCIOL 311