Global Governance and Emerging Technologies (HPSC0164)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Teaching department: Science and Technology Studies
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: N/A
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

Global governance is notoriously complex, contested, and contingent. This is especially the case for emerging technologies such as AI, 5G, IoT, gene editing etc. where the implications for society are as profound and entangled with our daily lives, as they are globally dispersed. For instance, what might global governance of AI look like, what does it entail and what are its implications? Through the lens of key controversies across various emerging technology areas, students in this module will critically explore issues of legitimacy, consensus, power, and solidarity informed by theories and concepts from science and technology studies, science policy, international political economy, and international politics.听

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 100% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 0
Module leader: Saheli Datta Burton
Who to contact for more information: sts-aa@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.

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Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed timed assessments and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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