Program: Undergraduate
Course Areas
Social Justice Informatics
Catalog Description
Critical exploration of the intersection between digital technologies and information access in emerging economies. Investigate the historical, socio-economic, and ethical dimensions of digital adoption in the Global South, analyzing its impact on governance, economies, cultures, and societal dynamics. Emphasis on critical thinking, ethical considerations, and collaborative approaches to address challenges such as the digital divide(s), data sovereignty, and technology-driven inequality. Through case studies and practical exercises, students will develop skills in digital research, global cultures, policy analysis, and technology innovation with a focus on promoting inclusive and sustainable digital transformation in Global South contexts. Also offered as I 320S.
Prerequisites
Upper-division standing and Informatics 310J.
Scheduled and Upcoming Classes for this Course
Class Name | Semester | Day(s) | Start Time(s) | End Time(s) | Building | Room |
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I 320J: Topics in Social Justice Informatics: Technologies and Information in the Global South
Edgar Gómez-Cruz |
Spring Term 2025 |
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Past Classes for this Course
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