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SOC 225 - Digital Society
This course introduces students to sociological perspectives on digital technologies in contemporary society, with particular emphasis on the role they play in the daily lives of Canadians. Specific topics might include social media; dis/misinformation; online shopping, dating, and gaming; Big Data, Al, and surveillance capitalism; and issues of privacy and access to information. *Prerequisite: Completion of 12 credit hours or SOC 100 or permission of Department Head.* Note: SOC 100 is required for all majors in Sociology. 3.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture, Directed Reading, Examination Sociology Department Course Attributes: Social Science Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate Graduate

SOC 225 - Digital Society

This course introduces students to sociological perspectives on digital technologies in contemporary society, with particular emphasis on the role they play in the daily lives of Canadians. Specific topics might include social media; dis/misinformation; online shopping, dating, and gaming; Big Data, Al, and surveillance capitalism; and issues of privacy and access to information. ***Prerequisite: Completion of 12 credit hours or SOC 100 or permission of Department Head.*** *Note: SOC 100 is required for all majors in Sociology.*
3.000 Credit hours
0.000 TO 3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture, Directed Reading, Examination

Sociology Department

Course Attributes:
Social Science

Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels:
Undergraduate
Graduate

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