Information in the Digital Age

Overview

Subject area

LIBR

Catalog Number

110

Course Title

Information in the Digital Age

Department(s)

Description

In an age in which information is quickly and easily reproduced and recirculated, we often lose sight of its context. In this course, we will think critically about information: where it comes from, how it finds its way to you, how it’s used in the world, and what you can do with it. We will learn how to find and use (and cite) relevant sources. We will examine how information resources are structured, identify and critique the markers of authority, and reflect on and improve our own research practices.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

2

Maximum Units

2

Academic Progress Units

2

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

2

Requisites

034700

Course Schedule