COM-21306 Innovation Management and Cross-Disciplinary Design
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Studiepunten 6.00
Onderwijstype | Contacturen |
Lectures | 18 |
Literature study | |
Problem-based learning | 18 |
Tutorial | 18 |
Course coordinator(s) | prof. dr. ir. C Leeuwis |
dr. ir. LWA Klerkx | |
Lecturer(s) | prof. dr. ir. C Leeuwis (period 5) |
dr. ir. LWA Klerkx | |
Examiner(s) | prof. dr. ir. C Leeuwis |
dr. ir. LWA Klerkx |
Language of instruction:
English
Assumed knowledge on:
One of the introductory courses offered by Communication Science
Continuation courses:
Facilitating Interactive Processes / Management of Change
Contents:
Many scientists and policy makers wonder why their technologies and policy plans are hardly ever adopted widely. Evidence shows that innovations are likely to be successful only when designers manage to forge an effective balance between new technologies and new forms of social organisation. Creating such a balance requires a creative process amongst stakeholders, (technical and social) scientists and prospective users. This course first introduces recent theoretical insights from innovation theory. Subsequently, guest lecturers present existing efforts and approaches for inter-disciplinary design. Here the aim is to facilitate productive dialogue between technical and social science modes of thinking about design. In the third part of the course cross-disciplinary teams of students make a social-technical problem analysis around a topic of their choosing, and proceed to develop design criteria, research agendas and/or process designs as early steps in a possible innovation trajectory.
Learning outcomes:
After successful completion of this course students are expected to be able to:
- distinguish, critique and apply recent theories and modes of thinking about innovation processes in complex environments;
- analyze and judge the role of gamma and beta scientists, stakeholders and communication specialists in innovation design processes;
- analyze and assess the roles that communication may play in such innovation trajectories;
- apply these insights to support and construct beta-gamma design approaches within agro-ecological and/or life science universities and research conglomerates;
- apply practical skills relevant to supporting socio-technical design.
Activities:
- working lectures on relevant theory and approaches;
- discussion lectures with bèta and gamma researchers and students;
- group work on socio-technical problem analysis and follow up.
Examination:
- written examination;
- group assignment.
Literature:
A course outline can be obtained from the secretary of Communication Science. Course literature will be handed out during the first lecture.
Opleiding | Fase | Specialisatie | Periode | ||
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Verplicht voor: | BIN | International Development Studies | BSc | C: Communication, Technology and Policy | 5AF |
MCH | Communication, Health and Life Sciences | MSc | 2MO | ||
Keuze voor: | MID | International Development Studies | MSc | C: Communication, Technology and Policy | 2MO |
Minor | Periode | ||
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Verplicht voor: | WUECL | BSc Minor Communication, Research and Practice | 5AF |
WUDIR | BSc Minor Disaster and Recovery | 5AF | |
Keuze voor: | WUINE | BSc Minor Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 2MO |