2019-2020 Catalog

HUM-159 Digital Culture

A survey course of the pervasive impact of technology on contemporary life and institutions. Topics include a history of technology; social media and mobile technology's role in the "my" culture; security and privacy on the Internet; career technologies; search, search engines, information, and "big data"; gaming; the sharing economy; technology and gender; and other topics. Course assessments include blogging, quizzes and exercises. Skills prerequisites: ENG 020 and ENG 090. Word processing, email and Moodle skills recommended.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Skills: ENG 020 & ENG 090.

Course Types

HU

Transfer Status

HUTR