The Digital Society Syllabus The Digital Society Syllabus

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The Digital Society Syllabus The Digital Society Syllabus

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The Digital Society Syllabus Tell me and I forget; teach me and I remember; involve me and I learn— Benjamin Franklin DR. MARCIE GOODMANSOCIOLOGY 3965 Phone: (801) 5813712Spring 2009 (Sec 2) Office: 310 BehS7:30—8:50 am Consultations: 10:00—11:30am Tu& Th (BehS 110) Email:[e-mail](please use judiciously, andNOassignments accepted by email) COURSE CONTENT New information technologies based on digital platforms proliferate in our society.Such technologies now affect everyday life, groups, personal identity, culture, safety, and virtually all aspects of existence.From a sociological standpoint,The Digital SocietyTherefore, theis so pervasively a part of our world as to be almost invisible. necessity of recognizing the impacts of such technologies on us as individuals as well as the societal repercussions is of increasing importance.Emphasis in such a course of study will be placed on understanding the beginnings and development of digitalization, the internet in its many manifestations, online subcultures, gaming, privacy, information management, cyberterrorism and bullying, business and corporate interface, identity, key individuals within the subject, relationships, criminal overtones, government interfaces, law, virtual worlds, and mass media. COURSE OBJECTIVES Each student, upon completion of this course, should be able to recognize, define, and understand core issues of The Digital Society. Dueto the broad scope of such a topic, students will be encouraged to creatively pursue areas of interest to them. Additionally, students will gain a working knowledge of the key elements of the content identified as critical to this field of learning. TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODS The format of the course will include lecture, student participation and class discussions concerning the two core texts, along with student book reports on related topics. EVALUATION METHODS AND GRADING CRITERIA Most upperlevel, undergraduate courses in the social sciences require students to demonstrate mastery of material through successful completion of reading, assignments, AND participation.ForSOC 3965,abook report will contribute40%to the course grade and ongoingchapter outlines & reflectionswill add another40%.The remaining20%of the course grade will reflect class participation (notations are made of level of responses during discussions). Thepurpose of this type of system is to assure maximum results through an ongoing effort by students to stay abreast of course materials, particularly the assigned readings.Success will be greatly impacted by familiarity with informationbefore each class period,with students coming prepared to participate in class discussions (more about all of the assignments in the syllabus). AAnexcellentThe student exemplifies originality of ideas,work in all or nearly all aspects of the assignment. superior depth of thought, and extensive grasp of topics as well as technical superiority. BA competent work with a lapse here or there.Ideas are clear and properly expressed; the writing is technically solid.The assignment is effective in meeting all criteria but does not rise to sustained distinction. CStudent ideas tend to be oversimplified, reductionistic, and lack sufficientAn adequate work, but not good. explanation or exploration.Problems may also exist with grammar, logic, or ability to express thoughts in a manner reflective of a junior level class. DA minimal effort by the student—the work is marred by problems with almost all aspects of the assignment. This is not considered a competent performance. EA failing mark, generally reserved for assignments which are not submitted or miss the target on virtually every criteria of the project. +/or minus may be given in addition to each of the grade levels when deemed appropriate by the Plus professor. REQUIRED TEXTS nd Gere, Charlie. 2008.Digital Culture(2 Ed.).Reaktion Books. Palfrey, John, & Urs Gasser. 2008 Born Digital: Understanding the First Generation of Digital Natives. Basic Books.