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Paris, France - Course Descriptions - The Internet and Globalization

Course Information

Subject: Communication (COMM)
Number: 221
Language of Instruction: English
Prerequisites: CM205

Contact Hours and Credits

Semester Session: 60 contact hours, 4 semester credits, 6 quarter credits

Availability

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Summary

Drawing on cultural theory formulated by academics as well as techno-culture journalists and novelists, this course explores the development of the Internet, its role in society and the ongoing contests to control it. Topics include: hackers, file sharing, online journalism, virtual communities, online dating, activist networks, intellectual property laws, e-commerce, and the new economy.

Full Description

Drawing on cultural theory formulated by academics as well as techno-culture journalists and novelists, this course explores the development of the Internet, its role in society and the ongoing contests to control it. Topics include: hackers, file sharing, online journalism, virtual communities, online dating, activist networks, intellectual property laws, e-commerce, and the new economy.

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The Internet and Globalization

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