Politics of Design

STSO-4350

A research seminar exploring the meaning of design in engineering, architecture, political theory, and other fields. How do social ideals and motives inspire design choices? To what extent does the design of human-made things shape the quality of public life? A variety of objects are studied: buildings, machines, artifacts in everyday use, computer programs, political constitutions, etc.

4 credits PDII Option for Engr Majors
Prereqs:
none

Past Term Data

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Spring Summer Fall
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2023
Politics Of Design (4c) [PDII]
  • Brian Tolle
Seats Taken: 24/19
Politics Of Design (4c) [CI] [PDII]
  • Brian Tolle
Seats Taken: 12/19
2022
Politics Of Design (4c) [PDII]
  • Brian Tolle
Seats Taken: 25/19
2021
Politics Of Design (4c) [PDII]
  • Daniel J. Walls
Seats Taken: 26/0
2020
Politics Of Design (4c) [PDII]
  • Jarah W. Moesch
Seats Taken: 16/19
Politics Of Design (4c) [PDII]
  • Langdon Winner
Seats Taken: 18/19
2019
Politics Of Design (4c) [PDII]
  • Langdon Winner
Seats Taken: 19/19
2018
2017
Politics Of Design (4c) [PDII]
  • Langdon Winner
Seats Taken: 18/19
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
Politics Of Design (4c) [PDII]
  • Langdon Winner
Seats Taken: 17/19
2011
Politics Of Design (4c) [PDII]
  • Langdon Winner
Seats Taken: 24/25
2010
2009
2008
2007
Politics Of Design (4c)
  • Langdon Winner
Seats Taken: 30/25
2006
2005
2004
Politics Of Design (4c)
  • Langdon Winner
Seats Taken: 25/30
2003
2002
2001
2000
Politics Of Design (4c)
  • Langdon Winner
Seats Taken: 11/40
1999
Politics Of Design (4c)
  • Langdon Winner
Seats Taken: 12/65
1998