The course deals with the nature of identity, as well as the factors and forces that affect the development and maintenance of personal identity. This course is intended to facilitate the exploration of the issues and concerns regarding self and identity to arrive at a better understanding of one's self. It strives to meet this goat by stressing the integration of the personal with the academic—contextualizing matters discussed in the classroom and in the everyday experiences of students—making for better learning, generating a new appreciation for the learning process, and developing a more critical and reflective attitude while enabling them to manage and improve their selves to attain a better quality of life.
Science, Technology and Society (STS) is an interdisciplinary field that examines how scientific knowledge and technological innovations develop within, and in turn shape, human society. Rather than treating science and technology as purely technical pursuits, STS looks at their social, cultural, political, and economic contexts. It explores how discoveries and inventions arise from societal needs and priorities—such as public health crises spurring vaccine research—and how these advances affect everyday life, workplaces, the environment, and ethical decision-making.
By studying STS, students learn to critically evaluate innovations, foresee potential benefits and risks, and participate more thoughtfully in public debates about emerging issues such as artificial intelligence, climate change, biotechnology, and data privacy. The subject equips future professionals and citizens alike to make informed, responsible choices about adopting and regulating new technologies, ensuring that scientific progress and technological change align with human values and the public good.