IS20130 Social Studies of ICTs

Academic Year 2024/2025

This module examines the Internet and its applications from a science and technology studies perspective with a focus on infrastructure, platforms, and algorithms. The impact of information-communication technologies (ICTs) and social networks on culture, community, social structures, professional practices, and laws will be discussed.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to
Explain science and technology studies and its relevance in digital society
Discuss the impact of social media on individuals, organisations, and society
Evaluate documentary evidence regarding the impact of ICTs on individuals, culture, community, and professional practices

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Specified Learning Activities

38
Autonomous Student Learning

63
Total

125
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lecture; critical writing; in-class discussions 
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
Assignment(Including Essay): Mid-term assignment - essay or recorded presentation n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

40
Assignment(Including Essay): Final essay; alternative formats: video essay, podcast n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

60

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

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

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Feedback on individual assessments via Brightspace.