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  
  Seminars / Tutorials   4 Hours  
Assessment Semester Exam   1.5 Hours   50%  
  Semester Assessment   Essay: 2,500 words   50%  

Learning outcomes

At the end of this module students should be able to:

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:

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