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Information Society and Network Culture

Course ID: 
SPSE531
Description

This course is an introduction to evolution of new technologies and network society.From a socio-historical perspective, students explore the advancement and evolution of technologies, and the scopes and influences of ICTs (Information Communication Technologies) in the society. This course also familiarizes students with the Internet and new media literature and helps students understand the current trends, arguments, and challenges of global network culture.

Learning Objectives

Competency Attributes Description Degree of Coverage
Attitudes and Approaches To value social benefits and their realization ●●●○○
To value helping others, mutual aid, reciprocity, and cooperation ●●●○○
To reflect on the impact and issues of globalization ●●●●○
To promote citizenship and civic participation ●●●●○
Entrepreneurial and Managerial Abilities To develop the ability for missions and visions ●○○○○
To manage a social enterprise effectively ●○○○○
To creatively transform problems into opportunities ●○○○○
To communicate with and to cultivate collaborators ●○○○○
To be able to use information and communication technologies ●●●○○
Understanding Global Context To understand the contexts of civil society ●●○○○
To understand the dynamic relationships between political economy and social benefits ●●○○○
To understand the frontier issues regarding Internet culture and information technology development ●●●●●
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