Perspectives on Information

Program: MSIS/PhD
Course Areas
Required for an MSIS degree

Catalog Description

Multidisciplinary and historical examination of concepts of information. Contrasts key literature from information studies with perspectives from other fields. NOTE: MSIS students must earn a grade of B or better in the MSIS core courses (below) in order for the courses to apply to the master's degree. A grade of B- does NOT satisfy this requirement.

Instructor Description

In this class we'll use history and readings to not only understand the current state of the information field, but how we got here. Seeing that, students will understand that they have the power to shape and improve the information field. Students will also work in in-class teams to cement ideas and connect to other students in the class. We work to answer the question of why UX designers, archivists, AI ethicists, and librarians are all in the same graduate program. Ultimately the goal is to connect, understand, and inspire.

Prerequisites

Graduate Standing.
Skills and Knowledge
Information Professionals
Topics and Concepts
Information
Knowledge
big Picture

Scheduled and Upcoming Classes for this Course

Class Name Semester Day(s) Start Time(s) End Time(s) Building Room
INF 380E: Perspectives on Information

R. David Lankes

Fall Term 2025
  • Friday
  • 12:00 pm
  • 3:00 pm
  • SZB
  • 1.104
INF 380E: Perspectives on Information

R. David Lankes

Fall Term 2025
  • Thursday
  • 3:30 pm
  • 6:30 pm
  • UTC
  • 3.104

Past Classes for this Course

Class Name Semester Day(s) Start Time(s) End Time(s) Building Room
INF 380E: Perspectives on Information

R. David Lankes Syllabus

Spring Term 2024
INF 380E: Perspectives on Information

R. David Lankes Syllabus

Fall Term 2024
  • Monday
  • 12:00 PM
  • 3:00 PM
  • UTC
  • 4.134
INF 380E: Perspectives on Information

R. David Lankes Syllabus

Fall Term 2024
  • Monday
  • 3:00 PM
  • 6:00 PM
  • UTC
  • 4.134
INF 380E: Perspectives on Information

R. David Lankes Syllabus

Spring Term 2023
  • Wednesday
  • 9:00 AM
  • 12:00 PM
  • SZB
  • 3.814
INF 380E: Perspectives on Information

R. David Lankes Syllabus

Fall Term 2023
  • Monday
  • 3:00 PM
  • 6:00 PM
  • UTC
  • 3.11
INF 380E: Perspectives on Information

R. David Lankes Syllabus

Fall Term 2023
  • Monday
  • 9:00 AM
  • 12:00 PM
  • UTC
  • 2.112A
INF 380E: Perspectives on Information

Amelia Acker Syllabus

Spring Term 2022
  • Thursday
  • 3:30 PM
  • 6:30 PM
  • UTA
  • 1.208
INF 380E: Perspectives on Information

R. David Lankes Syllabus

Fall Term 2022
  • Monday
  • 12:00 PM
  • 3:00 PM
  • UTA
  • 1.208
INF 380E: Perspectives on Information

Amelia Acker Syllabus

Fall Term 2022
  • Tuesday
  • 3:30 PM
  • 6:30 PM
  • UTA
  • 1.208
INF 380E: Perspectives on Information

Amelia Acker Syllabus

Fall Term 2022
  • Tuesday
  • 9:30 AM
  • 12:30 PM
  • UTA
  • 1.208