Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Duration
Contact Hours
Campus
Prerequisite
Corequisite
1 Semester
3 Hours per Week
Hawthorn
Nil
Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points
A unit of study in the Bachelor of Social Science, Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology), Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Arts (Media and Communications) and Bachelor of Multimedia (Media Studies).
To develop understanding of the major effects of electronic technologies on social institutions from an international perspective. To develop understanding of the main sociological theories used to explain the development of electronic technologies and their social implications
Lectures and Tutorials
Assignments, Examinations
Ability to use electronic techniques for accessing and communicating information. Ability to evaluate information available through electronic means. Understanding of quantitative and qualitative research techniques.
Major topics covered include: Technology and Society Identity Family and Sexuality Community Organisations Democracy Surveillance Social Theory
Major topics covered include:
Castells, M, The Internet Galaxy, OUP, Oxford, 2002. Wellman, B & Haythornthwaite, C, The Internet in Everyday Life, Blackwell, Malden, MA, 2002.
