Module Identifier |
IL31310 |
Module Title |
INFORMATION AND SOCIETY |
Academic Year |
2002/2003 |
Co-ordinator |
Mr Rheinallt G Llwyd |
Semester |
Semester 1 |
Other staff |
Mr Geraint I Evans |
Course delivery |
Lecture | 9 Hours |
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Seminars / Tutorials | 4 Hours |
Assessment |
Semester Exam | 1.5 Hours | 50% |
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Semester Assessment | Essay: 2,500 words | 50% |
Learning outcomes
At the end of this module students should be able to:
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consider the implications of the expanding "information society";
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gain an awareness of international factors affecting information services;
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distinguish the related issues of intellectual freedom of information;
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discuss ethical, legal and social factors affecting the flow of information;
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discuss the nature of information flow between a government and its citizens;
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identify areas of "information deprivation";
Brief description
This module looks at the socio-economic and political context of information and the development of access to information. It examines international perspectives, and ethical, social and legal factors including censorship, multiculturalism and intellectual freedom.
Transferable skills
The course covers the following practical skills:
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independent project work;
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IT and information handling;
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writing in academic context;
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oral presentation;
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self management
Reading Lists
Books
** Recommended Consultation
Bradley, Ph. (1999)
The advanced Internet Searcher's handbook. London: Library Association
Cooke, Al. (1999)
A Guide to Finding Quality Information on the Internet. London: Library Association
Dearnley, James and Feather , J. (2001)
The wired world: an introduction to the theory and practice of the information society. London: Library Association Publishing
Feather, J. (2000)
The Information Society: a study of continuity and change. 3rd. London: Library A
Haywood, T. (1995)
The Info rich-info poor: access and exchange in the global information society. Bowker-Saur
Haywood, T. (1999)
Only Connect: Shaping Networks and Knowledge for the New Millennium. Bowker-Saur
Hill, Mich. (1999)
The Impact of Information on Society: an Examination of its Nature Value and Usage. Bowker-Saur
(1997)
New Library: The People's Network. London: Library and Information Commission
Journals
Electronic Library.
Journal of Librarianship and Information Science.
Library Association Record.
Managing Information.
Program: electronic library and information systems.
The Information Society.
Books