Spring 2025 - CMNS 453 OL01
Issues in the Information Society (4)
Class Number: 2705
Delivery Method: Online
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Online
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Instructor:
Richard Smith
smith@sfu.ca
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Prerequisites:
26 CMNS units with a minimum grade of C- or 60 units with a minimum CGPA of 2.00.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Advanced seminar to discuss issues in the interplay between contemporary society and new computer/communication technologies, at the level of comprehensive theories of society, on one hand, and major public policy, on the other. This course can be repeated once for credit if second topic is different (up to a maximum of two times).
COURSE DETAILS:
Topic for Spring 2025: Mobile Information Society
The focus of this course is on the mobile information society – the history, technology, policy environment and social impact of mobile phones.
Grading
- Weekly Activities (10 x 2%) 20%
- Module 1 Assignment 20%
- Module 2 Assignment 20%
- Module 3 Assignment 30%
- Participation 10%
NOTES:
The School expects that the grades awarded in this course will bear some reasonable relationship to established university-wide practices. In addition, the School will follow Policy S10.01 with respect to Academic Integrity, and Policies S10.02, S10.03 and S10.04 with regard to Student Discipline. For further information visit: www.sfu.ca/policies/Students/index.html
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
Readings will be available on Canvas.
REQUIRED READING NOTES:
Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.
Registrar Notes:
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS
SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.
Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html
RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION
Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.