Concepts of Information Society

Course title

Code

F18L2S119

Study programme

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Organizer of the study programme (unit, institute, department)

Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering

Degree level (first, second, third cycle)

First cycle

Academic year / semester

4 / Summer

Number of ECTS credits

Teacher

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Prerequisites for enrolling in the course

Вовед во компјутерски науки

10.

Course objectives (competences)

The aim of the course is to familiarize students with the theories and approaches that analyze the role of information technology, media, and knowledge in modern society. Upon completion of the module, students should be able to:
1. Systematically and critically discuss, evaluate, and analyze the main themes, principles, concepts, and theories of the information society.
2. Apply various concepts from the information society.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of information technology and knowledge in modern society.

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Course content

The development of the information society and basic concepts; Globalization and information technology: the development of the information society and the influence of globalization on the digital world; Winners and losers in the information age: analysis of themes at the national, local, and individual levels; Digital divide. Information technologies and digital homes. The impact of mobile phones, Wi-Fi, and digital technologies on lifestyles; the Internet and its significance in people's everyday lives; conceptual frameworks for analyzing the various impacts of information technologies; Computer crime; Smart cards, digital identity; Computer ethics; Surveillance society and IT; IT and security threats in modern societies.

12.

Learning methods

lectures, projects, discussions, workshops

13.

Total available time

6 ECTS x 30 hours = 180 hours

14.

Distribution of the available time

30 + 45 + 15 + 15 + 75 = 180 hours

15.

Forms of teaching activities

15.1.	Lectures – theoretical teaching	30 hours
15.2.	Exercises (laboratory, auditory), seminars, team work	45 hours

16.

Other forms of activities

16.1.	Project assignments	15 hours
16.2.	Individual assignments	15 hours
16.3.	Home study	75 hours

17.

Grading

17.1.	Tests	10 points
17.2.	Seminar paper / project (presentation: written and oral)	15 points
17.3.	Activity and participation	10 points
17.4.	Final exam	70 points

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Grading criteria (points / grade)

up to 50 points	5 (five) (F)
from 51 to 60 points	6 (six) (E)
from 61 to 70 points	7 (seven) (D)
from 71 to 80 points	8 (eight) (C)
from 81 to 90 points	9 (nine) (B)
from 91 to 100 points	10 (ten) (A)

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Requirements for signature and taking the final exam

Completed activities 15, 16

20.

Language of instruction

Macedonian and English

21.

Method of monitoring teaching quality

internal evaluation and survey mechanism

22.

Literature

22.1.	Required literature No. Author Title Publisher Year
22.2.	Additional literature No. Author Title Publisher Year