IS 490

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Topics in Info Foundations

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Credit: 2 TO 4 hours.

Directed and supervised investigation of selected topics in information studies that may include among others the social, political, and historical contexts of information creation and dissemination; computers and culture; information policy; community information systems; production, retrieval and evaluation of knowledge; computer-mediated communication.

Additional fees may apply. See Class Schedule. 2 to 4 undergraduate hours. 2 to 4 graduate hours. Approved for Letter and S/U grading. May be repeated. Prerequisite: For undergraduates, junior standing and IS 202, or consent of instructor.

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IS 490 class schedule data for fall 2022
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
69549	Online	SLP	6:00PM -7:55PM	T	n.a.	Shasteen, R	Part of Term: B Date Range: 10/17/22-12/07/22 Degree Notes: ONL Info Science rate course. Special Approval: Instructor Approval Required Credit: 2 hours Section Title: Prof Skills in School Librnshp Section Info: INSTRUCTOR APPROVAL REQUIRED: Email Ruth Shasteen at rshaste2@illinois.edu. This course provides the opportunity for reflection and application of content knowledge, research, and evidence-based practices in school libraries. Guest speakers, discussions, forum posts and presentations will focus on essential questions in topics including advocacy, access, critical cataloging, censorship, research and inquiry, and media literacy. The culminating project evaluates students’ growth and demonstrates the impact coursework and experience has had on their professional practice, particularly related to culturally responsive teaching and leading. The student will apply research and evidence-based practices to an issue relevant to their learning community. The culminating project will result in a product that addresses the issue and identifies possible solutions. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
71810	Lecture-Discussion	SMG	9:00AM -11:50AM	F	131 Grad Sch of Lib & Info Science	Duffy, D	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/22/22-12/07/22 Degree Notes: ONL Info Science rate course. Section Title: Social Media and Global Change Section Info: MUST CHOOSE 2 or 4 Credit Hours. This course covers the impact of global and national computer networks on politics, culture, and social relations during a time of upheaval and revolutionary change. Topics may include the new social media, the politics and culture of the internet, hacktivism, cyber warfare, and mobile telephony and their role in the formation, dissemination, manipulation, and suppression of public opinion in Russia/Eurasia, the China/Pacific region, Central/South America, as well as Africa, Iran, and the Middle East. Graduate student questions may be sent to ischool-advising@illinois.edu ** All other students need department approval. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
71811	Lecture-Discussion	SMU	9:00AM -11:50AM	F	131 Grad Sch of Lib & Info Science	Duffy, D	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/22/22-12/07/22 Degree Notes: ONL Info Science rate course. Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Social Media and Global Change Section Info: Undergraduate section. This course covers the impact of global and national computer networks on politics, culture, and social relations during a time of upheaval and revolutionary change. Topics may include the new social media, the politics and culture of the internet, hacktivism, cyber warfare, and mobile telephony and their role in the formation, dissemination, manipulation, and suppression of public opinion in Russia/Eurasia, the China/Pacific region, Central/South America, as well as Africa, Iran, and the Middle East. Restricted to Information Sciences major initially. Junior or Senior standing. INFO Minors may register starting by noon on 7/1/22. Restrictions lifted by noon on 7/22/22. For more information about this major, please visit: http://go.ischool.illinois.edu/BSIS. Questions may be sent to bsis-advising@illinois.edu. Restriction(s): Not intended for students with Freshman or Sophomore class standing. Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.