Big Tech, Big Data, Algorithms and Society - SOCIO303 (2024)
Thinking sociologically about digital technologies: algorithms in social life, surveillance, disinformation, the gig economy and precarity. What does it mean to do sociology in the age of big tech?
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 24A (NET) | A Trimester : 26 Feb 2024 - 23 Jun 2024 | Online |
Timetabled Lectures for Big Tech, Big Data, Algorithms and Society (SOCIO303)
| Day | Start | End | Room | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri | 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | ON-LINE | Feb 26 - Jun 2 |
NB:There may be other timetabled events for this paper such as tutorials or workshops.
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Indicative Fees
Fees for 2024 are not yet available.
Paper Outlines
The following 2023 paper outlines are available for SOCIO303. Please contact the Faculty or School office for details on 2024 outlines.
Additional Information
Available Subjects: Population Studies | Sociology
Other available years: Big Tech, Big Data, Algorithms and Society - SOCIO303 (2023) , Technologies, Algorithms and Social Life - SOCIO303 (2021) , Technologies, Algorithms and Social Life - SOCIO303 (2020) , 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