Writing 146 - Freedom and Power in the Information Age

Institution:

Haverford College

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NA D.Wonnacott An exploration of the impact of information technology on our ability to create a balance between conflicting rights, e.g. does the government have a right to wiretap our phones How can we balance copyright protection with our right to free speech We will examine arguments that have been made for various balances at various times and enter into the fray with our own essays, sharing drafts with each other and using feedbackto produce work that is clearly written, logically consistent, and relevant. Prerequisite: Open only to first-year students as assigned by the Director of College Writing. (Satisfies the freshman writing requirement.)

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.haverford.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 896-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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