Subject

Concepts of the Information Society

Course Title

Concepts of the Information Society
Concepts of the information society

Code

F23L2S119

Study Programme

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

Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering

Degree level (first, second, third cycle)

First Cycle

Academic year / semester

4 / Summer

Number of ECTS credits

Teacher

Goran Velinov, Vladimir Zdravesk

Prerequisites for enrolling in the course

Introduction to Computer Science

10.

Objectives of the course programme (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 available time

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

15.

Forms of teaching activities

15.1.	Lectures - theoretical instruction	30 hours
15.2.	Exercises (laboratory, auditory), seminars, teamwork	45 hours

16.

Other forms of activities

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

17.

Assessment method

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

18.

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)

19.

Requirement for obtaining a signature and taking the final exam

Completed activities 15, 16

20.

Language of instruction

Macedonian and English

21.

Method for monitoring the quality of teaching

internal evaluation and survey mechanism

22.

Literature

22.1.

Required literature

22.2.

Additional literature

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