ISI 5301 Information and Society
3 units
Information Studies
Faculty of Arts
Critical examination of roles, values, ethics, and policies associated with the creation, communication, and use of information in today's society. The course examines, from both an historical and a contemporary perspective, the socio-cultural, economic, legal, and technological dimensions of the information environment, and the role of the information professions with respect to promoting and safeguarding principles such as those that form the foundation of intellectual freedom and equitable access to information. Previously ISI 5105.
Components:
Lecture
Previously Offered Terms:
Fall
French Equivalent:
Organized
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3.91
/ 5
Clear Expectations
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4.33
/ 5
Learned a Lot
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3.57
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Recommend
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3.63
/ 5
Workload
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2.77
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Fair Assessments
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