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Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information

Reg. No. 200604393R

COURSE SYLLABUS IN 9000 - Introduction to Information & New Media AY 2011Semester 1

Professor Office Contact

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Ravi S. Sharma SCI #05-04 6790-4414 or rsharma@pmail.ntu.edu.sg (email) or ravi.sharma.sg (skype)

Lectures: Mondays 1.30 4.30 pm; Pre-requisites: Nil; Academic Units: 3.0

Course Objectives This (non-technical) course critically examines the common conceptions of what lies at the heart of the information and networked society, and their theoretical foundations. The role of information and media in the modern economy is examined, as well as the impact on individuals, organisations and society. The social context of information production, dissemination, and preservation are introduced, alongside the legal implications and ethical considerations of using information and new media. This is the core (compulsory) course of the new minor in information & new media. Learning Outcome At the end of this course students would (hopefully) have: Developed an understanding of the information and networked society Developed skills related to the evaluation of information and new media Developed a better appreciation of the social context and ethics of cyber culture

Student Assessment Class Participation: Online Presentation: Pop Quizzes: Term Paper: Final Exam: Textbook* & References# 1. *Miller, Vincent. 2011. Understanding Digital Culture. London: SAGE Publications. 2. #Castells, Manuel. 2000. The Rise of the Network Society. Oxford: Blackwell. 3. #Terry Flew New Media: an introduction (3 ed), Oxford, Melbourne, 2008.
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Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information

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Course Website All course materials including this outline and lecture notes will be posted on the edventure site in good time. It is also expected that students actively participate in the online discussion form and share their perspectives and learning. Lecture Schedule Session
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Topic
Overview of Information & New Media The Information & Networked Society Key Elements of Digital Media Economic Foundations of Information and New Media Convergence and the Contemporary Media Experience Digital Privacy and Surveillance The Internet and its Implications Collective Intelligence and Participative Media Culture New Media and Knowledge Production Digital Identity Cyber Worlds and Communities The Digital Divide and ICT4D Review

Readings
None Ideas from Castells & Flew Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 5 To be assigned Chapter 6 To be assigned Chapter 7 & 9 Chapter 8 Chapter 4

Class Discussion
Setting of expectations What is New Media? New Media Apps Value of information Case of Digital Music Privacy vs Piracy A world without the Internet Politics 2.0? Searching vs Filtering Avatars vs Cyborgs Social media and networks Is the world flat? Submission of Term Papers

Course Interactions In order to encourage peer-learning, students will undertake group assignments. And to discourage free-riding, peer-evaluation will be practiced. As this is a participative course, students are expected to demonstrate maturity in reading the assigned materials and coming to class prepared and ready to interact. We shall use clickers extensively. Students are also to consult reputable online sources and industry journals and share their insights with the class during the discussions. Academic Honesty & Plagiarism The NTU Honour Code for students (and faculty!) applies to this course.

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31 Nanyang Link, Singapore 637718