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| IST4102 | The Information Society | ||
| SCHOOL OF COMPUTER AND SECURITY SCIENCE | |||
| Credit Points: 15 | |||
| Description: | |||
The Information Society will provide an introduction to the concept of information and to the processes whereby it is transferred in society. Socio-political and technological trends which are likely to shape the future of information services are discussed. Aspects of access, equity and ethical issues in relation to information services are examined. The unit looks at the policy, legal and social environment in which information services operate and students become familiar with major policy documents and laws relating to information. Current issues in information provision such as privacy, censorship and freedom of information will be considered. Full Unit Outline | |||
This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets | |||
| SPINSC | Information Science Area of Specialisation | ||
| SPISCI | Information Science Area of Specialisation | ||
| SPISKS | Knowledge Services Area of Specialisation | ||
| SPKNS | Knowledge Services Area of Specialisation | ||
| SPAALG | Knowledge Services Area of Specialisation | ||
| SPAAMB | Knowledge Services Area of Specialisation | ||
| SPTELB | Teacher Librarianship Area of Specialisation | ||
| SPTELI | Teacher Librarianship Area of Specialisation | ||
| Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005) | |||
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2012 VET: 15/03/2012