Area: | Department of Media and Information |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 2.0 |
Seminar: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 301052 (v.3) Internet Studies 103 - Socio-Technological Introduction or any previous version
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Syllabus: | The Internet has always been presented as a technology of the future. Exploration of the interrelationship of the past, present and future of the Internet, as imagined and conceived by visionaries and tinkers, and explore the way that fictions and cultural metaphors of the Internet play a central role in its socio-technological development. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Learnt how current views and understandings of the Internet have been influenced by key critics and thinkers in the area. Understood how current socio-cultural visions and images of the Internet have been constructed through popular media. Been able to contribute to ongoing professional debate about future development and potential of the Internet. Used Critical understanding of both popular and professional predictions for the Internet to effectively engage with ongoing developments in ICTS. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Rheingold, H, (2001), the Virtual Community: Homesteading on the Electronic Frontier, Addison-Wesley Publishing, Company. Spender, Dale, (1995), Nattering on the Net, Home, Power and Cyberspace, Garamond Press, Ontario. Wertheim, M, (1999), The Pearly Gates of Cynerspace : A History of Space from Dante to The Internet, Auckland Doubleday, Sydney. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts : online sources and e-reserve. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Continuous Assessment - 100%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 100700 Communication and Media Studies (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Fully Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | Y | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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