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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title Information Technology in Society
Module Code MG330
School DCUBS
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Module TeacherPierre McDonagh
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
MG330 is readings based module for students on the BSc Marketing Innovation and Technology degree. As a fourth year subject it aims to develop and apply students’ understanding of the consequences of technology in society. The module takes a readings based approach with groups of students presenting work on a weekly basis in a seminar format across a range of themes and perspectives on information technology.Module Aims:To provide students with an understanding of theories of technology in society;To develop in students a capacity for critical reflection on technology;To examine future applications of Technology in Society.

Learning Outcomes
1. Identify major social and technological issues of information technology in everyday life
2. To reflect on the current issues in IT in an international context
3. Appreciate and critique the future challenges that are faced in the area of technological development.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture24Various themes of IT in society
Directed learning24weekly reading assignment of two academic articles and selected web resources
Group work24Preparation of group presentations and class debate
Assignment24background reading for essay
Examination30Preparation and revision
Total Workload: 126

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities
1. Differing Perspectives on IT..
2. IT in the workplace..

3. IT and learning..
4. IT and the home..

5. IT Futures..
6. Critiquing information technology..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment50% Examination Weight50%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
AssignmentWeekly tasks and presentations25%n/a
AssignmentIndividual essay25%n/a
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1
Indicative Reading List
  • Castell, M: 2010, The Rise of the Network Society: Information Age: Economy, Society and Culture Volume One, 2nd Edition, Wiley Blackwell, Chichester,
Other Resources
685, Website, BBC, 0, The Virtual Revolution, http://www.bbc.co.uk/virtualrevolution/,
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Programme or List of Programmes
MINTBSc Marketing, Innovation & Technology
Timetable this semester: Timetable for MG330
Date of Last Revision21-SEP-11
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