LIS 390

Spring 2011 All Classes

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Special Topics Info Studies

Credit: 1 TO 3 hours.

Directed and supervised investigation of selected topics in information studies that may include among others computers and culture; information policy; community information systems; production, retrieval and evaluation of scientific or social science knowledge; computer-mediated communication; and computer-supported cooperative work.

May be repeated. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.

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LIS 390 class schedule data for spring 2011
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
48725	Lecture-Discussion	CC	2:00PM -3:20PM	MW	46 Grad Sch of Lib & Info Science	Duffy, D	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/18/11-05/04/11 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Computers and Culture Section Info: Sophomores, juniors and seniors. Explores cultural ideas about computers, including hopes and fears about the effects of computers on our lives. Will analyze images of computers in fiction and movies. The course will also examine hackers, online subcultures, and other computer-related subcultures, and the integration of computers into various cultural practices. Restriction(s): Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
54861	Lecture-Discussion	CWC	12:30PM -1:50PM	TR	131 Grad Sch of Lib & Info Science	Schiller, D	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/18/11-05/04/11 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: China & World Communication Section Info: Sophomores, juniors and seniors. Meets with INFO 390CWC (55550). This course explores the ongoing restructuring of Chinese and world communications, and the interlocks between the two. We will analyze three unfolding histories: the development of digital technologies, new network systems and new media; changing institutional policies for communications and information; and evolving relations between China and the global political economy. Power dynamics and social and political conflicts will be assessed. A research paper (topic to be approved by instructor) is required. Restriction(s): Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
36574	Lecture-Discussion	RGI	11:00AM -12:20PM	TR	46 Grad Sch of Lib & Info Science	Noble, S Sweeney, M	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/18/11-05/04/11 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Race Gender and Info Tech Section Info: [Expanded title: Race, Gender and Information Technology] Open to sophomores, juniors or seniors. Meets with AFRO 398RGI (55598), INFO 390RGI (53741), and LLS 396RGI (55517). This course critically examines the ways in which information technologies are both the source and consequence of race and gender relations. Will explore theories of race, gender and technology and apply these to case studies of information and communication technologies (ICTs). Particular attention will be given to globalization, privacy and surveillance, labor, and ?digital enclosures?. Restriction(s): Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign. Not intended for students with Freshman class standing.