Παρουσίαση/Προβολή

(410322) -  Μιχάλης Χατζηκωνσταντίνου

Περιγραφή Μαθήματος

The course probes into the historical and cultural development of the internet; examines normative aspects and features of the web; and discusses diverse theoretical perspectives of the information/network society (part I). It draws on key dimensions of the interplay between the digital and the social – culture of connectivity, information economy, networked public sphere, digital divide (pt II). And it evaluates social, economic and political consequences of contemporary uses of the internet, reflecting on controversial issues raised in reference to networking and collaboration, representation and participation, claiming and doing politics (pt III). After completing the course, the student should be able to:

A. Knowledge and understanding

• understand the historical and the socio-cultural context of the internet and the web
• identify main characteristics and principles of the digital media
• grasp key debates and perspectives of the information society
• review critically the interplay between online and offline practices
• explain technological, economic, social and political implications of the
• digitalization on media, communication and culture

Β. Intellectual competence

• integrate competing views in evaluating digital, networked, society
• develop analytical and synthetic thinking
• engage critically in new, digital, media formats

C. Other skills

• communicate ideas and produce arguments in English
• develop individual responsibility and formulate scientific opinion
• perform collaborative spirit in group tasks (organized discussions and case studies)

Ημερομηνία δημιουργίας

Κυριακή 28 Σεπτεμβρίου 2025