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CS92PROD
Science in the Making: Thinking Historically About Science
HIST 176
Fall 2010
Section: 01  
Crosslisting: SISP 276

This course introduces students to a range of perspectives-drawn from history, sociology, anthropology, geography, media studies, and literary studies, among others-on how to write about the history of science. Throughout, the emphasis is on understanding the relationship between the histories of science we can tell and the materials that our histories draw upon, from publications and archival documents to oral histories, material culture, and film. In addition to reading academic literature, students will gain practical experience working with historical sources and conducting original research. Topics covered include scientific instruments and technology; the significance of the place where science is done (from laboratories to outer space); scientific "popularization"; science, visual culture, and cinema; gender, race, and science.

Essential Capabilities: None
Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS HIST
Course Format: DiscussionGrading Mode: Graded
Level: UGRD Prerequisites: None
Fulfills a Major Requirement for: (EDST)(HIST-MN)(HIST)(STS)
Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available

Last Updated on MAR-29-2024
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