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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.

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

Standard entry to Masters at College Level.

INFOSTUD4008

INFOST4007

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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 is no alternative to the essay, but flexible deadlines can be offered as reasonable adjustments (students should follow the usual process for extensions)

■ Video Recording OR individual presentation or script as an alternative to the group based class debate

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

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

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 groups