Course Catalogue

Enterprise, Creativity and Citizenship Online INFOST4007

  • Academic Session: 2026-27
  • School: School of Humanities
  • Credits: 20
  • Level: Level 4 (SCQF level 10)
  • Typically Offered: Semester 1
  • Available to Visiting Students: Yes
  • Collaborative Online International Learning: No
  • Curriculum For Life: No

Short Description

This course will examine the nature and impact of Web 2.0 in the economic, creative and political fields, placing these developments in a theoretical and historical context.

Timetable

1x1hr lecture; 1x1hr seminar per week over 10 weeks as scheduled on MyCampus.

Requirements of Entry

Available to all students fulfilling requirements for Honours entry into Digital Media and Information Studies, and by arrangement to visiting students or students of other Honours programmes who qualify under the University's 25% regulation.

Excluded Courses

ARTMED4007 Enterprise, Creativity and Citizenship Online

INFOSTUD4008 Enterprise, Creativity and Citizenship Online

Co-requisites

None

Assessment

The standard assessments for this course are: 

 

■ Essay (3,500 words) - 60%  

■ Group based class debate of 50 minutes (25% group mark and 15% individual mark) - 40% 

 

If required, for instance where a disability prevents a student from undertaking a specific method of assessment, the following alternatives are available: 

■ There are no alternatives to the assessments, but flexible deadlines can be offered as reasonable adjustment (Students should follow the usual process for extensions). 

■ A video Recording, Individual Presentation or Script as alternative to group debate.

 

Further reasonable adjustments may be provided where necessary. Students are encouraged to consult with the course convenor.  

Main Assessment In: April/May

Course Aims

This course aims to:

■ Explore the basic theoretical and methodological approaches in the field

■ Reflect on the nature of online entrepreneurship, creativity and citizenship

■ Compare key online events and historical equivalents

■ Develop and express critical and creative skills

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

By the end of this course students will be able to:

 

■ Explain appropriate theoretical approaches to online information

■ Compare and contrast the influences that shape online enterprise, creativity and citizenship

■ Evaluate the potential benefits, externalities and consequences of online information technology

■ Relate online entrepreneurial, creative and citizenship activity to its broader economic, social and historical context Recognise their own and others creativity

■ Work effectively in small group

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

No exceptions