CMS 614J - Identity and the Internet

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Description:

Focuses on various aspects of identity, including gender, race, class, sexuality, ability and age, as they are expressed in and through internet-related technologies. Theories and readings focus on the cultural, social, economic and political aspects of Internet use and design. The Internet is defined broadly to include networked capability in computers, mobile devices, entertainment technologies, and emerging media forms. Covers foundational as well as more recent readings. Students taking the graduate version complete additional assignments.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: None

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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