Academic Calendar - 2021 ARCHIVE

Western University Academic Calendar. - 2021ARCHIVE
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Sociology 3344F/G

DIGITAL SOCIOLOGY


This course explores digital technologies from a sociological perspective and within their social, economic and political contexts. Key sites of digital sociality (social media, dating apps, selfies etc), their relationship to broader social inequalities and the algorithms conditioning online practices are explored from a range of critical, theoretical perspectives.

Antirequisite(s): The former Sociology 3373F/G.

Prerequisite(s): 1.0 from Sociology courses at the 1000 level and third or fourth year standing in a Sociology or Criminology module.

Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.

Course Weight: 0.50
Breadth: CATEGORY A i  
Subject Code: SOCIOLOG