A field project analyzing library and information agency experiences through seminars, conferences, and consultations with specialists.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Allison Kaplan: Reviewer:1 characterizes the workload as busywork under Allison Kaplan, noting delayed feedback and contradictory syllabus materials.
LIS 500: CODE AND POWER prepares students to analyze media portrayals of race, gender, and computing while developing PHP web scripting skills.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Students report heavy self-study requirements, including watching extensive LinkedIn Learning videos and documentaries, with minimal direct instruction. The workload involves significant readings and films for short discussion posts, often accompanied by confusing module structures.
LIS 640 covers current issues in library and information studies not addressed in depth elsewhere or combining facets of existing courses.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Dorothea Salo: Reviewers consistently rated the difficulty as low, though one noted that assignments lacked instruction despite receiving specific criticisms.
LIS 644 provides an overview of ICT, digital media, and standards in information agencies, focusing on technical knowledge and critical analysis of societal controversies.