LBST 361B - The Social Construction of Science

Institution:

California State University-San Marcos

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Description:

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, social-linguistics, 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 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. Corequisites: EDMS 545B and ID 381. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of Department Chair.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csusm.edu

Phone Number:

(760) 750-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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