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COMM 159 - First-year Seminar in Media Issues
Fall 2022, Section 001 - An Introduction to Hackers, Pranksters and Whistleblowers
Instruction Mode: Section 001 is  In Person (see other Sections below)
Subject: Communication and Media (COMM)
Department: LSA Communication and Media
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Details

Credits:
3
Requirements & Distribution:
SS
Other:
FYSem
Credit Exclusions:
Credits do not count toward the Communication Studies major requirements.
Waitlist Capacity:
99
Consent:
With permission of instructor.
Enforced Prerequisites:
First-year students only.
Repeatability:
May not be repeated for credit.
Primary Instructor:
Hussain, Muzammil M
Start/End Date:
Full Term 8/29/22 - 12/9/22 (see other Sections below)
NOTE: Drop/Add deadlines are dependent on the class meeting dates and will differ for full term versus partial term offerings.
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Description

This course offers a three-part framework for thoughtfully understanding and situating issues and challenges surrounding global “hacktivism”—the subversive use of computers and networks to protect and promote freedom and democracy. Part 1 introduces students to recent events and issues surrounding hacking and whistleblowing that have disrupted international affairs. Part 2 introduces students to a framework for understanding the relationships between information- communication technologies and political power. Part 3 introduces students to emergent issues and ways of thinking through the processes of innovation and governance of political technologies. In addition to course readings, students will have an opportunity to engage with course concepts through the mediums of movies, novels and games.

Schedule

COMM 159 - First-year Seminar in Media Issues
Schedule Listing
001 (SEM)
 In Person
32868
Open
2
3Y1
6Enrollment Management
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MW 2:30PM - 4:00PM3347 MH
8/29/22 - 12/9/22
002 (SEM)
 In Person
33456
Closed
0
 
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MW 10:00AM - 11:30AM1469 MH
8/29/22 - 12/9/22

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