This course aims to study the two-way interaction between science and society. It aims to understand how science and science-driven technology change society and in turn how social factors influence them. Topics covered will include: the changing nature of scientific research, the challenges to formulating science policy in democratic societies, the comercialization of scientific research, how scientific controversies on matters of interest to the public are played out, and normative questions that these issues raise.
Science and Society (PHIL 450)
2023 Spring
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Philosophy(PHIL)
3
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Gürol Irzık irzik@sabanciuniv.edu,
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| Programs\Type | Required | Core Elective | Area Elective |
| Philosophy Minor | * | ||
| Political Science and International Relations | * | ||
| Political Science and International Relations | * | ||
| Society, Culture and Politics Minor | * |
CONTENT
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Offer well-constructed arguments for their views
- Develop their ability to interpret writings on cience and technology
- Have an understanding of the role of science in society and the social forces that influence scientific research
PROGRAMME OUTCOMES
1. Understand the world, their country, their society, as well as themselves and have awareness of ethical problems, social rights, values and responsibility to the self and to others. 4
2. Understand different disciplines from natural and social sciences to mathematics and art, and develop interdisciplinary approaches in thinking and practice. 4
3. Think critically, follow innovations and developments in science and technology, demonstrate personal and organizational entrepreneurship and engage in life-long learning in various subjects; have the ability to continue to educate him/herself. 5
4. Communicate effectively in Turkish and English by oral, written, graphical and technological means. 4
5. Take individual and team responsibility, function effectively and respectively as an individual and a member or a leader of a team; and have the skills to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams. 3
1. To analyze national and global events from various social science perspectives.
2. To demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge on political science and international relations and to state views and positions with advanced oral and written skills.
3. To compete for increasing career opportunities in national and global institutions.
4. To (be able to) understand and follow the changes in political behaviours, opinions and structures.
5. To gain the ability to make logical inferences on social and political issues based on comparative and historical knowledge.