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FLF3012 Theory of Science Perspectives on Technology and Learning 7.5 credits

This course welcomes doctoral students interested in technology and learning, and focuses on relevant knowledge theory, sociology of science, and history of ideas perspectives.

Information per course offering

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Course syllabus as PDF

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Course syllabus FLF3012 (Autumn 2019–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus FLF3012 (Autumn 2019–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

The emergence of the global science community – how it works, disciplines and interdisciplinarity. Classical ideas in the theory of science. The history of ideas within technological sciences. Studies of the relationship between technology and learning.

Intended learning outcomes

On passing the course, the student should be able to;

  • discuss and compare natural science, engineering science, and the educational science within these domains, drawing on knowledge theory and sociology of science perspectives
  • critically discuss research within technology and learning in the light of knowledge theory, sociology of science, and history of ideas perspectives
  • formulate a chosen research approach by relating to perspectives and approaches discussed in the course, and formulate constructive critique/feedback on the work of other doctoral candidates

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

Admitted to doctoral education, primarily in Technology and Learning and adjacent subject areas.

Literature

You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.

Examination and completion

Grading scale

P, F

Examination

  • LEXA - Continuous assessment, 7.5 credits, grading scale: P, 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.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Examiner

No information inserted

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

Education cycle

Third cycle

Postgraduate course

Postgraduate courses at ITM/Learning in Engineering Sciences