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INFORMATION: PERSPECTIVES AND CONTEXTS

LIS 601
Course Description

Provides an introduction to major themes and topics in information studies as well as the language and literature of the field and related disciplines. This course is about information, information agencies, and being an information professional. We look at social, historical, ethical, legal and political issues surrounding information dissemination, use, control, and management.

Prerequisites

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies
Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.93

1.14% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

1.23% from Historical

A Rate
85.71%

-2.4% from Historical

Class Size
7

-86.36% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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