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In Sweden it is possible to study for a master in engineering physics with very little content that is explicitly technology1. The same can be stated in other subjects, but there is a difference. In other subjects one studies a lot of specialized topics within that particular subject. Similar thoughts have been put forward by Arthur (2009) who asked the question on what technology was during engineering studies.
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Adiels, L. (2011). Where did technology go?. In: Vries, M.J.d. (eds) Positioning Technology Education in the Curriculum. International Technology Education Studies, vol 8. SensePublishers. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6091-675-5_5
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