Welcome to Centre for Society, Technology and Values
The Centre for Society, Technology and Values (CSTV) is a uniquely UÀ¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ interdisciplinary centre thatÌýsets out to explain and examine social aspects of technology and technological change.
CSTVÌýwas established in 1984 as an interdisciplinary teaching and research unit. Since 1991, it has been connected with the Department of Systems Design Engineering.
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STV Diploma courses: Fall 2025 edition
The following courses that are eligible for the STV Diploma are available in Fall 2025:
Fundamentals:
- STV100 - Society, Technology and Values: Introduction
- STV210 - The Computing SocietyÌý(0.50)
- HIST212 - The Computing SocietyÌý(0.50)
Critical theory and ethics:
- ENVS105 - Environmental Sustainability and EthicsÌý(0.50)
- Ìý- Professional and Business EthicsÌý(0.50)
- PHIL226 - Biomedical EthicsÌý(0.50)
- PHIL228 - Ethics and Artificial IntelligenceÌý(0.50)
- SOC232 - Technology and Social ChangeÌý(0.50)
- STV305 - Technology, Society and the Modern CityÌý(0.50)
Critical thinking: Issues and applications:
- AE101 - History of the Built EnvironmentÌý(0.50)
- ARCH142 - Introduction to Cultural HistoryÌý(0.50)
- ENGL108D - Digital LivesÌý(0.50)
- ENGL295 - Social MediaÌý(0.50)
- ERS215 - Environmental and Sustainability Assessment 1Ìý(0.50)
- ERS270 - Introduction to Sustainable AgroecosystemsÌý(0.50)
- LS329 - Security and GovernanceÌý(0.50)
- NE109 - Societal and Environmental Impacts of NanotechnologyÌý(0.50)
- PACS201 - Roots of Conflict, Violence, and PeaceÌý(0.50)
- PACS315 - Engineering and PeaceÌý(0.50)
- SOC329 - Security and GovernanceÌý(0.50)
ENGL 344: Modern American Literature
Fall 2025
ENGL 344: Modern American LiteratureÌý
Modernist Techno-Culture - Data, Network, Surveillance, Automation
Taught by Professor Heather Love, this courseÌýwill explore how authors responded in creative and insightful ways as they sought to understand the implications of technological changes and to articulate strategies for addressing their challenges; not to mention lessons for today’s readers. In this course, we will explore some of those transhistorical resonances by tracking connections between modernist-era texts and four present-day technology keywords:ÌýData,ÌýNetwork,ÌýSurveillance,ÌýandÌýAutomation.
For more information:Ìý/english/undergrad-this-years-courses/engl-344-modern-american-literature
INTEG 210: Making collaboration work
Collaboration and teamwork are essential for solving complex, real-world problemsÌýand are in high demand by employers. In fact, according to a recent survey, the #1Ìýattribute employers look for when hiring is the ability to work well in a team. YetÌýstudents rarely have the opportunity to study and apply the theories and bestÌýpractices for making collaboration work. In this course, you will crack the code ofÌýmaking collaboration work by leveraging this research to acquire a variety ofÌýimportant skills. Open to all 2A+ UW students!
Listed on the Faculty of Engineering Complementary Studies List.
Link for more info:Ìý/knowledge-integration/current-undergraduates/course-offerings/ki-elective-courses/integ-210Ìý