Technologies, Algorithms and Social Life - SOCIO303 (2020)
The purpose of the paper is to develop a sociological analysis of the causes and impacts of new technologies, including the Internet of Things, as well as the increasing role of algorithms and other non-human actors in decision-making. The paper will address a range of issues including the blurring of virtual and real words, the role of telepresence in everyday life, and the 'military industrial surveillance complex' (Fuchs, 2017).
Paper Information
| Points: | 15.0 |
|---|---|
| Prerequisite(s): | 15 points in either Sociology or Social Policy or Screen and Media Studies. |
| Internal assessment / examination: | 100:0 |
Trimesters and Locations
| Occurrence Code | When taught | Where taught |
|---|---|---|
| 20A (NET) | A Trimester : 2 Mar 2020 - 28 Jun 2020 | Online |
SOCIO303-20B (NET), 20B (TGA) have been cancelled. Please contact the School or Faculty Office for more information.
Cancelled Occurrences
| Cancelled Occurrences | ||
|---|---|---|
| 20B (NET) | B Trimester : 13 Jul 2020 - 8 Nov 2020 | Online |
| 20B (TGA) | B Trimester : 13 Jul 2020 - 8 Nov 2020 | Tauranga |
Timetabled Lectures
The Timetable for 2020 is not available.
Indicative Fees for Technologies, Algorithms and Social Life (SOCIO303)
| Occurrence | Domestic | International | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Resource | ||
| 20A (NET) | $780 | $3145 | |
| 20A (SPE) | $780 | $3145 | |
Paper Outlines for Technologies, Algorithms and Social Life (SOCIO303)
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Additional Information
Available Subjects: Sociology
Other available years: Big Tech, Big Data, Algorithms and Society - SOCIO303 (2024) , Big Tech, Big Data, Algorithms and Society - SOCIO303 (2023) , Technologies, Algorithms and Social Life - SOCIO303 (2021) , Technologies, Algorithms and Social Life - SOCIO303 (2019)
Paper details current as of : 3 October 2023 8:50am
Indicative fees current as of : 4 October 2023 4:30am