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| WELCOME TO STS 258-H02 |
This is the companion page to STS 258-H02, which meets on Wednesday afternoon at 1:00 and Friday morning at 11:30. The readings and other content of the course are intended to provide you with entry points for discussion and critical examination of technology's many roles in world culture, world politics and the world's natural resources. |
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
There will be two papers, one team presentation and a final exam. Attendance is required; more than three unexcused absences results in an F, as does plagiarism and cheating. Come to class having read the assignment noted on the calendar below and prepared at least one discussion question from that reading.
GRADING
Two papers: 20% each
Group presentation: 20%
Class participation, including Moodle:10%
Final exam: 30%
COURSE CALENDAR
Wednesday Topic/ |
Friday Topic/ |
Assignment Due |
1/20 Introduction |
1/22 Steger 1-3 |
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1/27 Steger 4-6 |
1/29 Steger 7-8 |
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2/03 Steger wrap-up |
2/05 Zeitgeist video 1 |
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2/10 Zeitgeist video 2 |
2/12 Peer Review |
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2/17 Hopper 1-3 |
2/19 Hopper 4-5 |
Paper 1due 2/17 |
2/24 Hopper 6+ |
2/26 Summary Discussion |
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3/03 Baichwal Video |
3/05 Baichwal Video |
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3/10 Sauper Video |
3/12 Sauper Video |
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3/17 Spring Break |
3/19 Spring Break |
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3/24 Hersey |
3/26 Peer Review |
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3/31 Johnston & Barker Prologue-Part 1 |
4/02 Johnston & Barker Part 2 |
Paper 2 due 3/31 |
4/07 Johnston & Barker Part 3 |
4/09 Johnston & Barker Part 4+ |
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4/14 Cirincione 1-3 |
4/16 Cirincione 4-6 |
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4/21 Cirincione 7+ |
4/23 Cirincione NJIT Presentation Video |
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4/28 Oral Presentations |
4/30 Oral Presentations |
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Tueday (Friday schedule) 5/04 Oral Presentations and Exam Review |
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