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James A Evans

Sun, Feb 26, 2012 1:38 PM

Hi CITASA,

I'm teaching a new course next quarter entitled Internet & Society and searching for good readings that map the landscape (I have several, but am looking for more/better). If you have a syllabus you would be willing to share, or know of a fantastic (especially underappreciated) article or book relevant to any of the following topics, I would be grateful.

history, growth and structure of the Internet
"digital divide(s)": by class, race, age, communities, occupations and countries
online identities and intimacy
creative mashups and intellectual property
political participation
discourse and polarization
online cultures and diversity
immersive and virtual reality
Information overload, "reading" and thinking with the Internet
online markets, web services and work

Sincere thanks,

James

James A. Evans

Department of Sociology
University of Chicago
1126 E. 59th Street
Chicago, IL 60637

(773)834-3612
jevans@uchicago.edu
http://home.uchicago.edu/~jevans

Hi CITASA, I'm teaching a new course next quarter entitled Internet & Society and searching for good readings that map the landscape (I have several, but am looking for more/better). If you have a syllabus you would be willing to share, or know of a fantastic (especially underappreciated) article or book relevant to any of the following topics, I would be grateful. history, growth and structure of the Internet "digital divide(s)": by class, race, age, communities, occupations and countries online identities and intimacy creative mashups and intellectual property political participation discourse and polarization online cultures and diversity immersive and virtual reality Information overload, "reading" and thinking with the Internet online markets, web services and work Sincere thanks, James James A. Evans Department of Sociology University of Chicago 1126 E. 59th Street Chicago, IL 60637 (773)834-3612 jevans@uchicago.edu http://home.uchicago.edu/~jevans

Gina Neff

Sun, Feb 26, 2012 11:40 PM

Good luck!

COM 302 The Cultural Impact of New Communication Technologies. Taught as both large and small undergraduate lecture course integrating theories from science and technology studies with the social studies of communication technology.

COM 339 The Business of Media in the Digital Age. Taught as both large and small undergraduate lecture course on analysis of media products and industries using cultural industry approaches. Has section on copyright and cultural production in the digital age.

COM 539 Theories of Technology & Society. Developed gateway introduction for the department's Technology & Society Ph.D. focus area based on theories of communication and technology.

Dr. Gina Neff
Department of Communication
University of Washington
Chair, Communication and Information Technologies Sectionhttp://citasa.org/, American Sociological Association

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Hi CITASA,

Sincere thanks,

James

James A. Evans

Department of Sociology
University of Chicago
1126 E. 59th Street
Chicago, IL 60637

(773)834-3612
jevans@uchicago.edu mailto:jevans@uchicago.edu
http://home.uchicago.edu/~jevans

A syllabus share is a great idea. You don't say what level your course is at, but here's a couple of mine and descriptions for the classes. I'm happy to provide more feedback on how these worked for you or anyone else. Good luck! COM 302 The Cultural Impact of New Communication Technologies. Taught as both large and small undergraduate lecture course integrating theories from science and technology studies with the social studies of communication technology. COM 339 The Business of Media in the Digital Age. Taught as both large and small undergraduate lecture course on analysis of media products and industries using cultural industry approaches. Has section on copyright and cultural production in the digital age. COM 539 Theories of Technology & Society. Developed gateway introduction for the department's Technology & Society Ph.D. focus area based on theories of communication and technology. Dr. Gina Neff Department of Communication University of Washington Chair, Communication and Information Technologies Section<http://citasa.org/>, American Sociological Association From: citasa-bounces@list.citasa.org [mailto:citasa-bounces@list.citasa.org] On Behalf Of James A Evans Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2012 5:38 AM To: citasa@list.citasa.org Subject: [CITASA] Internet & Society... Hi CITASA, I'm teaching a new course next quarter entitled Internet & Society and searching for good readings that map the landscape (I have several, but am looking for more/better). If you have a syllabus you would be willing to share, or know of a fantastic (especially underappreciated) article or book relevant to any of the following topics, I would be grateful. history, growth and structure of the Internet "digital divide(s)": by class, race, age, communities, occupations and countries online identities and intimacy creative mashups and intellectual property political participation discourse and polarization online cultures and diversity immersive and virtual reality Information overload, "reading" and thinking with the Internet online markets, web services and work Sincere thanks, James James A. Evans Department of Sociology University of Chicago 1126 E. 59th Street Chicago, IL 60637 (773)834-3612 jevans@uchicago.edu<mailto:jevans@uchicago.edu> http://home.uchicago.edu/~jevans