Online Courses Handbook 2003

301057 (v.4) Internet Studies 213 - Globalisation and Cultural Difference

Area:	Department of Media and Information
Contact Hours:	2.0
Credits:	25.0
Seminar:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	301052 (v.3) Internet Studies 103 - Socio-Technological Introduction or any previous version
The Americo-centric nature of the Internet and challenges to American cultural expansion via the Internet. Different cases studies and histories relating to the Internet - France, Singapore, China, and African nations. Infrastructure and other problems facing many nations in relation to Internet technologies. Application of Internet technologies by indigenous peoples. The politics of globalisation and cultural homogeneity.

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