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DIGITAL TOOLS, TRENDS AND DEBATES

LIS 644
Course Description

Overview of information and communications technologies, digital media, and standards in relationship to information agencies, within the context of current societal controversies. Promotes technical knowledge of ICT and critical analysis of controversies surrounding ICT development, use and modification.

Prerequisties

Junior standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Occasionally

Grade Point Average
3.75

-2.41% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

1.02% from Historical

A Rate
83.33%

1.05% from Historical

Class Size
6

-73.28% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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