Digital Literacy

Spring 2025

Description

This course focuses on the evolution of digital information technologies, particularly with regard to legacy and digital media and the interrelationship among the self, technology, and culture. Students learn what citizens need to know to understand the role of digital media and technology in their public and private lives. They are encouraged to explore and question relationships with new technologies, with emphasis on how tech use has changed what it means to be part of a community, to contribute creative endeavors, and to engage in civil discourse as a democracy. The course also delves into information technology's emergence as a dividing force and its opportunities for human experience and (re)connection.

Class Notes

Class Details

Instructor
Instructor Name (static text): 
Wiesinger, Susan M
Location

WWW ONLINE

Class Registration Information

Class #
1410
Course
JOUR 255 -
SECT 72
Units
3
Fees
Price TBA:
  • $ / unit
Capacity
2/75
Class Meeting Dates

01/21/2025 - 05/16/2025

Days

TBA

Times

JOUR 255 - SECT 72

Digital Literacy

Class: 1410 Units: 3

M-F 01/21/2025 - 05/16/2025 TBA

This course focuses on the evolution of digital information technologies, particularly with regard to legacy and digital media and the interrelationship among the self, technology, and culture. Students learn what citizens need to know to understand the role of digital media and technology in their public and private lives. They are encouraged to explore and question relationships with new technologies, with emphasis on how tech use has changed what it means to be part of a community, to contribute creative endeavors, and to engage in civil discourse as a democracy. The course also delves into information technology's emergence as a dividing force and its opportunities for human experience and (re)connection.

Class Notes

This course focuses on the evolution of digital information technologies, particularly with regard to legacy and digital media and the interrelationship among the self, technology, and culture. Students learn what citizens need to know to understand the role of digital media and technology in their public and private lives. They are encouraged to explore and question relationships with new technologies, with emphasis on how tech use has changed what it means to be part of a community, to contribute creative endeavors, and to engage in civil discourse as a democracy. The course also delves into information technology's emergence as a dividing force and its opportunities for human experience and (re)connection.

Instructor
Instructor Name (static text): 
Wiesinger, Susan M
Location
WWW ONLINE