Information and Society

Cod y Modiwl
DS36020
Teitl y Modiwl
Information and Society
Blwyddyn Academaidd
2027/2028
Semester
Dysgu o Bell
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl
Dr Anoush Simon
Rhestr Ddarllen
Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu
Jennie Hill
Ms Tanya Rogers
Dr Sue Lithgow
Dr Anoush Simon

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad

Manylion Asesiad

Cyfran
Asesiad Semester Report: 2000 Words 50%
Asesiad Semester Essay: 2500 Words 50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Report: 2000 Words 50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Essay: 2500 Words 50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

  1. Consider the implications of the expanding `information society'
  2. Explain the impact of Information and Communication Technologies in the provision of information and library services, and the development of the electronic/digital library
  3. Seek information using a range of information resources
  4. Give an account of the development of the main types of libraries/information services in the UK
  5. Distinguish the related issues of intellectual freedom and freedom ofinformation
  6. Discuss the ethical, legal, and social factors affecting the flow ofinformation
  7. Identify areas of information deprivation

Disgrifiad cryno

Constantly we are being told that ours is an `information age and that we are living in an `information society, but what exactly do these terms mean? How has society, at local, national, and international level, changed as a result of the advent of computers and the impact of information and communications technology (ICT)? The aim of this module is to discuss these issues and many others; issues which are relevant to us all, not just as members of the information profession, but also as private citizens.

Cynnwys

This module is divided into two parts:

The first three units introduce you to information society concepts, developments in electronic and digital information, and the role and development of libraries in society.

The rest of the module is taken up with examining the impact of information within society, considering developments in digital technology within social and political, as well as historical, contexts

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau

Manylion Sgiliau
Cydlynu ag erail Group work exercises during study school, plus many discussion activities for learners to contribute with.
Cyfathrebu proffesiynol Academic communications skills in written assignments.
Datrys Problemau Creadigol Exercises and content enable the student to assess and debate the impact of changing legislation on professional practice (e.g. Freedom of Information & Censorship) and apply solutions to real-life workplace practice.
Gallu digidol Integral to subject of ‘information and society’, exploring and reviewing range of IT, ICT, and digital information sources – and services. Hands-on practical exercises using range of electronic information sources to seek and evaluate information
Meddwl beirniadol a dadansoddol Analysing data and tables from searches of UNESCO’s Institute for Statistics (UIS) Data for the Sustainable Development Goals and other sources such as Internet World Statistics
Myfyrdod Exercises in the content and the assignment equip the students to put theory into practice in their work environment
Sgiliau Pwnc-benodol Hands-on practical exercises using range of information sources to seek and evaluate information. Review of electronic and digital information resources and developments.
Synnwyr byd go iawn Exercises in the content and the assignment equip the students to put theory into practice in their work environment.

Nodau

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