IS10040 Information, Society, and Culture

Academic Year 2024/2025

The module will examine key ideas and developments about information and communication across cultures and societies and ask students to think critically about the social, cultural, political, economic, and technological aspects of the role and significance of information and communication technologies.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of theoretical and methodological approaches to
information and communication technologies.
2. Research and appraise the role and significance of information and communication
technologies in contemporary society.
3. Identify current topics and historical trends in information and society.
4. Discuss the social, political, and cultural consequences of digital information and
communication systems.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Tutorial

6
Specified Learning Activities

20
Autonomous Student Learning

75
Total

125
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lecture
Reading
Critical writing
In-class peer/group activities 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Portfolio: Individual portfolio comprising in-class activities. n/a Graded No

60
Exam (Open Book): Online midterm test n/a Graded No

40

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Students will receive feedback on midterm exam and final paper after completion in Brightspace.