COMM 2800 - Introduction to Information Society

3 hours (M)

This course will explore issues related to the role of media in the Information Age. Students will learn about the concept of Information Society and its economic, political, and social implications. A historical account of the information industry will be presented, followed by analysis of the effects of information and communication technology on individuals and society. Students will also learn basic technological aspects of modern communication devices. The aim of this course is to make students more critically aware of the social and political issues regarding the Information Society.