International technology cooperation 2104-M-D3MWT-MPH
Section I. Digital technologies - what's closest
1. Influence of modern technologies on contemporary international relations. History of information and communication technology (ICT) development; The history of the Internet in the context of the revolution in communication. Internet geography.
2. Psychology of the Internet; Politicians in cyberspace: the role of new media in shaping political communication and political image. Modern technologies and the brand of the state. digital diplomacy.
3. Digital threats to state and international security. Cyberterrorism, cyberwar, cooperation of international organizations in combating them. Cybersecurity of Poland. Sovereignty in cyberspace. The rivalry of cyberpowers. Autonomy or cooperation?
4. Artificial intelligence in SM applications: war, control of society, authoritarianization of systems, leadership and command.
Section II. Space technologies - the furthest away
5. Evolution of interest in space. Narratives about the influence of space on life on earth. Cosmism. Space science.
6. Space technologies - history and evolution in the political context. Cold War space race. Three phases of development of space technologies. Examples of using satellite technologies in life
7. Space exploration and space conquest. The concepts of the division of influence in space and the concept of space superpower.
8. European cooperation in space research. Poland as a link of international space cooperation.
Section III. Biotechnology - what we are afraid of.
9. Eugenics, physiognomy as parasciences. Medical resources and their use in conflicts. Transhumanism as their kin. Biotechnology as a tool for technological advancement of states. Biotechnologies and national and international security.
10. Summary. Comparative analysis of the impact of the discussed technologies on the stability/destabilization of the international order.
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Term 2023Z:
In modern world are growing importance of technologies, which can be observed both at the level of individuals and social groups. The aim of the course is to look at international technology cooperation and how it affects the state and society.. |
Term 2024Z:
In modern world are growing importance of technologies, which can be observed both at the level of individuals and social groups. The aim of the course is to look at international technology cooperation and how it affects the state and society.. |
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
Type of course
Learning outcomes
KNOWLEDGE
has structured knowledge of technology development on a global scale and in individual regions of the world, as well as the influence exerted on this development by leading technological powers through international institutions
has extensive knowledge of the impact of technology on social life and international social policy
SKILLS
identifies the relationships between the development of technology and the evolution of contemporary international social, political, cultural and security processes
uses the knowledge of the relationship between normative systems in the field of technology and other types of international law regulations
is able to participate in specialist debates on the impact of technology on social life and the functioning of the state, using on this occasion the terminology appropriate for the study of international relations
SOCIAL COMPETENCE
is a competent co-creator of social initiatives aimed at the development of European and global culture through the promotion and absorption of normative standards for the use of technology
is aware of his own level of knowledge in the field of the international role of technology, understands the need for continuous training in this field, supplementing knowledge and skills, as well as appreciates the value of social projects aimed at the development and protection of technology as an innovation of global importance
S3_W02, S3_W03, S3_W06, S3_U01, S3_U02, S3_K03, S3_K04
Assessment criteria
Basic elements for passing the course:
- attendance at classes / two absences are allowed /
- activity in class, combined with individual work and group work
- an oral test to check the knowledge acquired in class.
The teacher reserves the right to resign from any of the credit criteria after consultation with the students.
* In addition to basic literature, the teacher will send texts related to the next classes every week.
Practical placement
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Bibliography
1/Bógdał-Brzezińska Agnieszka i Marcin Florian Gawrycki.
Cyberterroryzm i problemy bezpieczeństwa we współczesnym świecie, ASPRA-JR 2003.
2/ Śledziowska Katarzyna, Włoch Renata.
Gospodarka cyfrowa. Jak technologie zmieniają świat. WAW 2020.
3/ Gawkowski Krzysztof
Cyberkolonializm. Poznaj świat cyfrowych przyjaciół i wrogów. Helion 2018.
4/ Analiza sektora kosmicznego wybranych państw, Departament Strategii i Współpracy Międzynarodowej Polska Agencja Kosmiczna, 2021
5/ Lakomy Miron
Cyberprzestrzeń jako nowy wymiar rywalizacji i współpracy państw, UŚ 2015.
Notes
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