Detailed Information

IS10040 - Information Society: Papyrus to Cyberspace (Audit)* - 2017

This module introduces students to the general phenomenon of information creation, dissemination, and use in society, looking at historical perspectives and general trends. The module will examine key ideas about information and society and ask students to think critically about the social, cultural, political, economic, and technological aspects of the role and significance of information and information technologies in society.

Tutor Dates Time Venue/Location Fee €
Dr Judith Wusteman 12 Sep 2017 to 30 Nov 2017 09:00 Belfield

350.00



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Semester 1

Level 1

Lectures: Mondays, 9:00 - 10:00 and Wednesdays 9:00 - 10:00

Tutorials: To be selected

 

If you are taking this module for credit, please take note of the dates below:

Term dates for revision:  Saturday, 1 December - Sunday, 9 December

Term dates for exams:    Monday, 10 December – Friday, 21 December

Open Learning Fee (audit only) €350 per module

Open Learning Fee (with assessment) €500 per 5 credit module

 

Upgrading from audit to credit:  You may upgrade from being an audit student to a credit student up to three weeks into term.  Please note, however, that you can't change back to being an audit student - if you decide not to complete the assignments and/or sit the exams, this will appear on your academic record.

Concessions
There are no concessions available for Open Learning modules.

Refunds
Refunds may in some instances be available for extenuating circumstances, such as serious illness, within two weeks of the start of the module.  Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing, with supporting docments where appropriate.

Prof Kalpana Shankar