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| Semester | fall semester 2023 |
| Course frequency | Once only |
| Lecturers | Alain Müller (alain.mueller@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | As science and technology studies—and in particular laboratory studies—have shown, visual representations play a central role in scientific practice. One of the main contributions of this research tradition, however, has been to show that visual representations are not a neutral, and untransformed rendition of reality, but rather a highly mediated set of practices and activities through which realities are continually (re)enacted. In light of this research tradition, this seminar aims to examine visual representations as a set of semiotically, socially, culturally and materially mediated activities, and the ontologies they deploy, particularly in scientific practices, but also in craft and artistic practices. |
| Learning objectives | Students get familiarized with STS-informed approaches to visual representations and understand the key characteristics that distinguish them. Students initiate a reflection to explore the extent to which these approaches can be applied to plural practices. |
| Bibliography | To be announced at the beginning of the semester. |
| Comments | Unterrichtssprache Englisch. |
| Admission requirements | Nur Masterstudierende. Die Teilnehmenden werden nach Fachrichtung, Studiengang und in der Reihenfolge ihrer Anmeldung auf die Liste gesetzt. Wer im Rahmen von Auslandaufenthalten und von Austauschprogrammen in Basel studiert wird unabhängig vom Listenplatz immer aufgenommen. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Tuesday | 14.15-16.00 | Alte Universität, Seminarraum 207 |
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 26.09.2023 | 14.15-16.00 | Alte Universität, Seminarraum 207 |
| Tuesday 03.10.2023 | 14.15-16.00 | Alte Universität, Seminarraum 207 |
| Tuesday 10.10.2023 | 14.15-16.00 | Alte Universität, Seminarraum 207 |
| Tuesday 17.10.2023 | 14.15-16.00 | Alte Universität, Seminarraum 207 |
| Tuesday 24.10.2023 | 14.15-16.00 | Alte Universität, Seminarraum 207 |
| Tuesday 31.10.2023 | 14.15-16.00 | Alte Universität, Seminarraum 207 |
| Tuesday 07.11.2023 | 14.15-16.00 | Alte Universität, Seminarraum 207 |
| Tuesday 14.11.2023 | 14.15-16.00 | Alte Universität, Seminarraum 207 |
| Tuesday 21.11.2023 | 14.15-16.00 | Alte Universität, Seminarraum 207 |
| Tuesday 28.11.2023 | 14.15-16.00 | Alte Universität, Seminarraum 207 |
| Tuesday 05.12.2023 | 14.15-16.00 | Alte Universität, Seminarraum 207 |
| Tuesday 12.12.2023 | 14.15-16.00 | Alte Universität, Seminarraum 207 |
| Tuesday 19.12.2023 | 14.15-16.30 | Alte Universität, Seminarraum 207 |
| Modules |
Modul: Research Lab Kulturanthropologie (Master's degree subject: Cultural Anthropology) Modul: Theorien und Methodologien der Kulturanthropologie (Master's degree subject: Cultural Anthropology) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Regular and active participation; Mandatory practical exercises; Mandatory reading assignments; Mandatory writing assignments. |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration; dereg.: not required |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | no repetition |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, studadmin-philhist@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Fachbereich Kulturwissenschaft und Europäische Ethnologie |