FTVMS 230
Online Media and Democracy
Please note: this is archived course information from 2017 for FTVMS 230.
Description
This course examines the relationships between communication technologies and democracy. It reflects upon the ways in which technology can enhance, inhibit or reshape democracy. We will focus on the relationship between old and new technologies, the public, the government and activism. In a viable democracy citizens must not only be informed, but also able to freely and safely engage in democratic debate and political activity. As such, democratic societies face the challenge of balancing needs for information, communication and surveillance. The advent of digital technology has made this challenge more complex. This course explores the role that digital technologies play in political and democratic processes.
Availability 2017
Not taught in 2017
Lecturer(s)
TBA
Reading/Texts
Recommended Reading
Points
FTVMS 230: 15 points
Prerequisites
30 points from COMMS 100, 104, FTVMS 100, 101, 110 or 30 points at Stage I in Political Studies or Politics and International Relations
Restrictions
FTVMS 330