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Jun 16, 2024
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MDIA 2140 - Information & Communication Technologies and Social Change
Examines the ways Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) are being used to bring about social change. In an age when digital networks and social media interlink individuals, groups and community organizations, students are asked to research, write about, and discuss the role played by the Internet, wireless media, fiber optics, satellites and digital devices in the empowerment of citizens. Historical, economic, cultural, and programmatic analysis of case studies will be used as a basis for understanding theory.
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes: - 1. To understand what is meant by information and communication technologies and to learn their unique capabilities.
- 2. To learn how ICTs are currently being used by community organizers and agents of social change to accomplish their goals.
- 3. To examine the benchmarks of community transformation, including broadband connectivity and knowledge workforce.
- 4. to understand the concepts of digital divide and digital inclusion in the empowerment of citizens.
- 5. To learn how to do ICT research, to do briefings, write proposals.
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