LIS 390

Spring 2015 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 2015
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
48725	Lecture-Discussion	CC	10:00AM -11:20AM	MW	Grad Sch of Lib & Info Science	Duffy, D	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/15-05/06/15 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Computers and Culture Section Info: 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. Meets with INFO 390CC. Restriction(s): Not intended for students with Freshman class standing. Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
36574	Lecture-Discussion	RGI	1:00PM -2:20PM	MW	Grad Sch of Lib & Info Science	Velez, L	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/15-05/06/15 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Race Gender and Info Tech Section Info: [Expanded title: Race, Gender and Information Technology] Meets with INFO 390RGI (53741). 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): Not intended for students with Freshman class standing. Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
36577	Lecture-Discussion	W1A	11:00AM -12:20PM	WF	Grad Sch of Lib & Info Science	Ginger, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/15-05/06/15 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Web Technologies & Techniques Section Info: This course provides an introduction to the technologies behind the Web. Topics covered include: hypertext, hypermedia, the history of the Web, the role of Web standards and their impact on the development of Web resources. The course introduces principles of Web design and usability. Students will gain an understanding how the Web works and how to design, construct, evaluate, and maintain Web-based materials. Restriction(s): Not intended for students with Freshman class standing. Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.