IS10040 Information, Society, and Culture

Academic Year 2022/2023

This module introduces students to the general phenomenon of information creation, dissemination, and use in society, looking at historical perspectives and general trends. The module will examine key ideas about information and society and ask students to think critically about the social, cultural, political, economic, and technological aspects of the role and significance of information and information technologies in society. Students will also be introduced to research in information and communication studies.

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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 the role and significance of information and information technologies in contemporary society. 2. Identify current topics and historical trends in information and society. 3. Discuss the social, political, and cultural consequences of digital information. 4. Identify aims, questions, and approaches to answering research questions in information studies

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
Assignment: Analysis of research studies in information and communication studies. Week 12 n/a Graded No

50
Class Test: Online test with short answer, multiple choice, and essay questions Unspecified n/a Graded No

50

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.