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: | Exploration of the understanding and practice of ethics in cyberspace. Examination of the various ethical frameworks that guide producers and users of digital technology and how they impact on society. Further exploration of the negotiation of difference and 'otherness' online and the ethical consequences of social, political and economic developments on the Internet. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have- Developed skills to evaluate the ethical consequences of policy and legislative initiatives in relation to the Internet. Gained an understanding of ethical concerns raised by the social use of theInternet. Been able to think critically about the consequences and possibilities of the Internet for engaging in ethical relations. |
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: | Hague, B and Loader, B, (1999), Digital Democracy: Discourse and Decision Making in the Information Age, Routledge, London. Hauben, M and Hauben, R, (1997), Netizens: On the History and Impact of Usenet and the Internet, IEEE Computer Society, Los Alamitos, California. Jordan, T, (1999), Cyber power: the culture and politics of cyberspace and the Internet, New York : Routledge, London. Slevin, J, (2000), The Internet and Society, Polity Press, Cambridge. Wilhelm, A, (2000), Democracy in the Digital Age: Challenges to Political Life in Cyberspace, Routledge, London. |
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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AvailabilityAvailability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.
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