301052 (v.3) Internet Studies 103 - Socio-Technological Introduction

Area:

Department of Media and Information

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

2.0

Seminar:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Exploration of the broad impacts, changes and effects of the Internet and analysis as a social technology. This journey through cyberspace examines the social, cultural, economic, and political aspects of the Internet and its application. What is the Internet and what does it do?.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- An understanding of the Internet, properly contextualised as a socio-technological phenomenon. Presented justified views on the uses and meaning of the Internet. Used the Internet and its applications more effectively and more insightfully.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

No prescribed references.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Essay 25%, Essay 40%, Participation via Online Discussion 30%, Quiz 5%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y		Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y		Y
2004	Lim Kok Wing Inst Malaysia	Semester 1	Y
2004	Lim Kok Wing Inst Malaysia	Semester 2	Y