The major part of the course is an individual project, which leads to a written report, scientifically based, and which produces new knowledge in the history of technology. History of technology is a discipline, which connects scientific/technological knowledge with knowledge within the social sciences and the humanities. Within the history of technology, studies can focus, for instance, on technological change (the development of new technologies and innovation processes) and the underlying factors, and/or on the social, cultural and economic consequences of technological change.
AK221X Degree Project in History of Technology, Second Cycle 30.0 credits
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A masters thesis in History of Technology consists of an individual project and results in a written report. The thesis may focus for instance on a specific technological change and its underlying factors, and/or address the social, cultural and economic consequences of technological change.
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Information for Spring 2025 Start 14 Jan 2025 programme students
- Course location
KTH Campus
- Duration
- 14 Jan 2025 - 2 Jun 2025
- Periods
- P3 (15.0 hp), P4 (15.0 hp)
- Pace of study
100%
- Application code
60994
- Form of study
Normal Daytime
- Language of instruction
Swedish
- Course memo
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- Number of places
Places are not limited
- Target group
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- Schedule
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Contact
Nina Wormbs, nina@kth.se
Course syllabus as PDF
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
A master thesis in the history of technology gives a historical perspective on today’s technologies. The aim is to learn how to produce a coherent analysis of a historical process based on research issues in the history of technology, where the interplay between society and technology, construed in its broadest sense, is the focus.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
A major part of all courses should be completed before the master thesis is started. Normally, a master thesis is done during the fall of the 5th year. In addition, basic knowledge in the history of technology, or general history, is required. Such knowledge may be acquired through the course AK1202 – History of Technology and Science 4K1401 – History of Technology – general survey, or by other means.
Recommended prerequisites
No other prerequisites than those listed in the Eligibility field.
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Literature
Depending on topic an individual reading list will be assigned.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- XUPP - Examination Question, 30.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
Approved report and defence at seminar (XUPP; 30 cr).
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
Built Environment
Education cycle
Second cycle
Add-on studies
Doctoral program.
Contact
Nina Wormbs, nina@kth.se
Supplementary information
The masters thesis may be started in period 1 or period 3.
The masters thesis may be concluded in either English or Swedish.
Former course code: 4K1014