Objectives
This course examines the relationship between technology, media, and culture within a historical context. Through case studies, the course examines the models that can be used to explain this relationship and how it has evolved over time. On the other hand, it examines how media and culture influence the reception, use, and perception of technological innovations, touching on areas such as ethics, law, business, social attitudes, and artistic representations. The course encourages critical thinking, reflexivity, and an interdisciplinary approach by linking students to current trends and cross-cutting theoretical approaches.
Academic results
Knowledge
- Reliable and sound knowledge of conceptual systems and methodologies of social science.
- Reliable and sound knowledge of the connections between the disciplinary fields of social science.
- Solid knowledge of the cultural embeddedness of the communication institutional system.
Skills
- Skills of making independent analysis, knowledge claims, explanations and drawing valid conclusions.
- Skills of adaptation of new labour market challenges.
- Skills of using a number of technical tools for critical analysis and research.
Attitude
- Being unbiased and being free from prejudice.
- Professional self confident, committed to work and problem solving on professional basis
- Presence from and standing out against social science egocentrism in social science fields
Independence and responsibility
- Responsible for the development of the group he manages
- Representative of quality work
- Self-awareness of using the methodologies of one’s professional field, accepting the different ones of other fields.
Teaching methodology
lectures
Materials supporting learning
- A tantárgy elvégzéshez szükséges oktatási anyagok, szakirodalom a kurzus moodle-oldaláról érhető el a hallgatóknak (edu.gtk.bme.hu) – Books, notes, downloadable materials (edu.gtk.bme.hu)
General Rules
A félév során egy zárthelyi dolgozatot írnak a hallgatók. A ZH tesztkérdésekből (többszörös választás) áll. A ZH ismétlésére vagy pótlására (és újbóli pótlására) a 14. és a pótlási héten (15. hét) van lehetőség.
Performance assessment methods
zárthelyi dolgozat
Percentage of performance assessments, conducted during the study period, within the rating
- zárthelyi dolgozat: 100
Percentage of exam elements within the rating
Conditions for obtaining a signature, validity of the signature
A zárthelyi dolgozatok megírása
Issuing grades
| % | |
|---|---|
| Excellent | 90-100 |
| Very good | 80–89 |
| Good | 65–79 |
| Satisfactory | 50–64 |
| Pass | 40–49 |
| Fail | < 40 |
Retake and late completion
Retake and make-up test options are defined by the valid regulations of the University’s Code on Education and Examination.
Coursework required for the completion of the subject
| Nature of work | Number of sessions per term |
|---|---|
| class attendance | 28 |
| preparation for tests | 62 |
| total | 90 |
Approval and validity of subject requirements
Consulted with the Faculty Student Representative Committee, approved by the Vice Dean for Education, valid from: 07.07.2024.
Topics covered during the term
This course examines the relationship between technology, media, and culture within a historical context. Through case studies, the course examines the models that can be used to explain this relationship and how it has evolved over time. On the other hand, it examines how media and culture influence the reception, use, and perception of technological innovations, touching on areas such as ethics, law, business, social attitudes, and artistic representations. The course encourages critical thinking, reflexivity, and an interdisciplinary approach by linking students to current trends and cross-cutting theoretical approaches.
| Lecture topics | |
|---|---|
| 1. | 1. Introduction, course overview 2. Cultural frames of technology 3. Mediatization of technology 4. Technology and history 5. New and old technologies 6. Dead technologies 7. Ethics and technology 8. Technology Hype 9. Technology and language 10. Business, Power, and Innovation 11. Platforms 12. Culture and technology 13. Summary 14. Test |
Additional lecturers
| Name | Position | Contact details |
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