301483 (v.3) Internet Studies 513 - Policy, Regulation and Governance

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Area:	Department of Media and Information
Contact Hours:	2.0
Credits:	25.0
Individual Study:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	300579 (v.3) Internet Studies 502 - Advanced Skills in Internet Use or any previous version AND 300580 (v.4) Internet Studies 503 - A Socio-technological Introduction or any previous version
Introduction to national and international policy-making for Internet-related activities, both public and private, commercial and other. It explores the complicated structure of governance of the Internet - the structure involves a unique mix of national, international, quasi-governmental and private organisations leading both to advantages and problems for understanding and harnessing the Internet.