50-2515 Cyberspace and Society

The Internet is more than just technology: it is a set of social relations that incorporate the use of technology. The course analyzes information society, its impacts, links with emerging forms of digital culture, and sociological debates about individualization, consumerism, and globalization. A series of contemporary case studies focuses on topics such as social media in collective action and online intimacy. The course includes student study of a virtual community or online world. Laptop ownership not required; computer access is.

3 Credits
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