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Beyond Knowledge Society: Scientific knowledge production, consumption and transformation
International Graduate Summer School, Inter University Centre (IUC) |
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Through comprehensive research programs and new forms of organization (like, for example, the
Helmholtz Association), new methods of scientific knowledge production are being firmly
institutionalized. Science is called for to subject these scientific production methods to a
re-evaluation, and to examine them with regard to the question, to which extent basic research
should and can be societally relevant. The performance potentials of this "new" form of
scientific knowledge must, for that reason, be analyzed with respect to its societal relevance,
and be oriented on higher-ranking formulations of problems. Besides the production of scientific
knowledge, closer examination of the consumption and transformation of scientific knowledge can
provide the analytical framework.
The conference's central matter of concern is to make an assessment of the changed production, consumption, and transformation of knowledge – from varying disciplinary as well as varying cultural perspectives. To this end, the relevant theoretical perspectives and discourses will be introduced by experienced scientists. As well, empirical and theoretical perspectives of young scientists who are studying this topic will be presented. The objective is to gather different perspectives, to bring them to discussion, and, in this manner, to open – particularly for young scientists – an international and interdisciplinary view on this subject matter. |
| The Summer School is distinguished by its conference-like nature: Papers read by young scientists alternate with invited lectures by senior researchers and critical discussions. The speakers can rely on qualitatively high-grade commentaries and inputs from the participants. The young scientists taking part will be given the opportunity of presenting their planned doctoral thesis and of bringing them up for discussion, of exchanging viewpoints with one another, and of making contacts. As a far-reaching aim, the Summer School intends to found an international network of young scientists in the fields of epistemology and science theory and to establish it on the longer term. | ||||||||||||||||||
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We invite young scientists who find interest in the subject description to apply for reading a
paper. The papers can discuss empirical as well as theoretical questions. Please submit an
exposé of your paper (500 - 800 words) until May the 15th at the latest.
We would like to encourage those who concern themselves with these questions in their work, but aren't able to read a paper to apply as a discussion partner. To this end, please submit your CV as well as a short description of the current focus of your research / or your planned doctoral thesis (max. 200 words) until May 15th 2010 at the latest. We will communicate the acceptance or rejection of the abstracts until May 28th at the latest.
Please send your proposals to Simon Pfersdorf.
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The Inter Uiversity Centre (IUC), founded in 1972, is an independent, autonomous academic
institution
with a mission to promote international co-operation between academic institutions throughout
the world. Council is the policy-making and the highest governing body of the IUC. Members of
Council are representatives of each Member institution. Council elects the Executive Committee
and appoints the Director General, responsible for the functioning of the Centre, its academic
programmes, and finances. The IUC Association is providing the legal basis for the functioning
of the IUC in Croatia.
For further information: [ http://www.iuc.hr/ ] Dubrovnik is a tourist city with a wide variety of accommodation possibilities. Participants of IUC programs may obtain reduced rates in some Dubrovnik hotels. Arrangements are made through the agency Gulliver. A Dormitory of University of Zagreb at the top floor of the building also offers discount prices for participants of IUC courses and conferences. For those who would like to experience the atmosphere of the local community there is always an option of private accommodation.For further information: [ http://www.iuc.hr/accomodation.php ] |
The organizers are trying to acquire partial-cost scholarships to help pay the particpants'
travel expenses and accomodations. The award of such scholarships can, however, not be
guaranteed. We would also very much like to draw your attention to the DAAD (the German student
exchange service) training course scholarships for students - scholarships which support
participants in training courses offered by institutions of higher learning and by scientific
organizations abroad in European countries.
Information and an online form under:
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