Data and Society (COMU1130)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2024
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
School
Communication & Arts School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Lecture 1.5 Hours/ Week
Tutorial 1.5 Hours/ Week
Incompatible
INFS1300
Assessment methods
Essay
Two Reports
Course enquiries
Doctor Sungyong Ahn (Semester 2, St Lucia, In person)
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
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Course description
This course is designed to explore the centrality of the internet in contemporary communication and culture. You will learn about the various technologies of the internet impact on how we organise and communicate online. You will also actively engage in critical debates relating to anonymity, surveillance, censorship, online abuse, algorithmic culture, the digital divide, and digital disruption. Practically you will learn valuable skills in relation to basic web coding, online publication, content management, and introductory media analytics.
