Department of Communication

Courses in English, Autumn Term 2004

Introduction to Information Society, (3 credits, 6 ECTS), Course Code: 77012

Dates : 13.09. – 15.11
Days/Times : Monday 12-14
Location : New place is Unioninkatu 40, room 8
Lecturer : Marko Ampuja

Course Description:

Why have information and information technology become key elements in late modern societies? The aim of the module is to give the students ideas about information society from sociological, economic and communications perspectives, and tools to analyse this development critically. Students will explore the history and nature of information society from a theoretical viewpoint. The course will also take a look at how these developments and ideas are integrated into contemporary discussions of globalization.

Literature:

Webster, Frank (2002): Theories of the Information Society. 2 nd edition. London : Routledge

Examination:

Lectures and essay

Mode of assessment:

Assessment scale: 1, 1+, 2-, 2, 2+, 3- and 3.

Additional information:
University Lecturer (acting), Yonca Ermutlu , e-mail Yonca.Ermutlu@helsinki.fi