American Studies 324 - COMPUTER SCIENCE/AMER STUD

Same as CSC 324. This course blends computer science and cultural studies to examine the digital revolution as a transformative technological and social phenomenon. What desires, interests, acts of scientific imagination and institutions have propelled the Internet to such prominence in our lives? How have personal digital technologies rewired us by transforming commerce, journalism, political activism, consumer behaviors and social relationships? What are the implications for identity and social organization in an era of identity theft, social networking and ongoing struggles between corporations and netneutrality advocates to shape future ownership and use rights of the Internet? Open to students interested in computer science and cultural studies. Prerequisite: some preference may be given to those who have taken CSC 102 or AMS 202. Enrollment limited to 15 juniors and seniors and by permission of the instructor. (E)

Instructor Permission. Not open to first-years, sophomores