STSS 4350 - Politics of Design

Institution:

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Description:

A research seminar exploring the meaning of design in engineering, architecture, political theory, and other fields. How do social ideals and motives inspire design choices To what extent does the design of human-made things shape the quality of public life We study a variety of objects: buildings, machines, artifacts in everyday use, computer programs, political constitutions, etc. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: any 2000-level course in STS or permission of instructor. When Offered: Spring term odd-numbered years. Credit Hours: 4

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rpi.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 276-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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