Internet and Society

Lecture, four hours. Introduction to key historical and sociotechnical developments that have given rise to today's Internet and related information and communication technologies, from networked computing and telecommunications in 20th century to contemporary digital networks and platforms. Focus on economic, political, and cultural consequences of those developments and technologies in society today. Letter grading.

Review Summary

Clarity
10.0 / 10
Organization
8.3 / 10
Time
5-10 hrs/week
Overall
10.0 / 10

Reviews

    Quarter Taken: Winter 2022 In-Person
    Grade: A-

    I took IS 30 for the Digital Humanities lower-division requirement and would highly recommend it! The class covered a great variety of topics (internet history, internet archival work, copyright, surveillance capitalism, mis/disinformation) and had three quizzes, two projects, and weekly discussion posts. Professor VanCour and the TAs were phenomenal, only downside was that the two projects were graded quite strictly

Course

Instructor
Vancour, S.G. et al.
Previously taught
22W

Grading Information

  • Has a group project

  • Attendance required

  • No midterms

  • No final

  • 100% recommend the textbook

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