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Course Description. How is the internet changing the way we live? This course will explore the internet’s profound impact on contemporary society and its wide range of consequences, from impacts on privacy and intellectual property to technology’s evolving effect on socialization and perhaps even the neurocircuitry of our brains. In class and online discussion, we will give critical and creative thought to the cultural, economic, political and social implications of evolving internet technologies, borrowing from our everyday experiences and exploring a diverse mix of readings and video selections. Course participants will also be given an opportunity to complete a technology-infused project, such as a blog, wiki or video.

Course Objectives

To practice higher order thinking in reading, writing and discussion
To sharpen skills in using the internet as a tool for inquiry
To consider the internet’s impact on society and our daily lives
To develop a personal plan for living in the digital age with focus and integrity