Detailed Information
IS30070 - Cybersociety? Technol., Cult. & Communication (Credit) -2017
The module examines anthropological perspectives on information and technology, and empirical evidence regarding the impact of new technologies on communities and groups. Topics will include the sociology of information, the impact of social media, global culture, virtual communities, and the transformation of community. Students will conduct empirical research on the impact of new communication technologies (including, but not restricted to, social media) on a specific social group or set of social practices, and use their case study as the basis for discussion in class.
Semester 2
Level 3
3 Weekly Lectures:
Tue 10:00-11:00 (G-09 AG)
Tue 11:00-12:00 (G-08 AG)
Thu 10:00-12:00 (216 ENG)
No tutorials
If you are taking this module for credit, please take note of the dates below:
Term dates for revision: Saturday, 28 April - Sunday, 6 May
Term dates for exams: Tuesday, 8 May – Saturday, 19 May
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 documents where appropriate.
Assoc. Prof Lee Komito