LBST 361B - The Social Construction of Science

Units: 3

Explores the field of social construction of science, an interdisciplinary area of investigation, built from existing perspectives in the social sciences (predominantly sociology, but also anthropology, sociolinguistics, history, and philosophy). Introduces students to the basic theoretical concepts required for understanding the social situation of science and its contributions to the social world. Introduces students to the analysis of science as a social phenomenon, its internal and external constructions, and its practices. It will also show that the ideas in science are reflected in the development of social policy. The application of the basic tools and key concepts in the course will be accomplished through a focused exercise that explores one specific area of science, such as information technologies. Enrollment restricted to students in the ICP. Enrollment restricted to students with Junior or Senior standing.

Corequisite(s): EDMS 545B and ID 381 .
Satisfies GE area: DD