Surveillance
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Overview
Subject area
MEDST
Catalog Number
362W
Course Title
Surveillance
Department(s)
Description
Examination of the variety and scale of commercial and governmental surveillance in the US. The course surveys global data trade, the uses of surveillance for social organization and control, as well as questions of information ownership, human and civil rights, and public policy concerning privacy and data protection. These themes are explored through classroom discussion, analytical writing projects, exercises, and screenings of relevant film and TV clips.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3