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Module 1 - Introduction

CMN 317 - Information, technology and control

3 stories of information, technology and control...

3 stories

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Information

  • foundational to our economy and society
  • But 'information society' or 'informational capitalism'?

Technology

The essentials

  • Not static or neutral...
  • But in-flux and value-laden

Control

  • Explicitly political; role of ICTs in governance
  • Collective action, resistance,

power, repression

Learning objectives

  • To evaluate a range of perspectives and approaches to how technology and information mediate power relations
  • To critically assess the actual use of information technologies in the governance of diverse aspects of life
  • To recognise the potential of digital media to contribute to democratic communication

Zoom norms

  • No pyjamas!
  • Attendance for Tuesdays is mandatory
  • Contact me to explain tech challenges
  • Remain on mute unless it's designated Q&A/discussion
  • Use chat function throughout, but I will review only at set intervals
  • Polls are mandatory
  • In case of network bandwidth issues, turn off video
  • In case of Zoom outage, instructor disconnected, or Zoom bombing check email within 5 minutes

Zoom norms

Global

Historical

3 themes

Multidisciplinary

Political economy

Social movement studies

3 tools

Discourse analysis

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