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Why study computers as culture? Computers are platforms for social interaction, work and entertainment. They exist in the cultural imagination as well as in our homes and workplaces. This unit of study analyses computers as culture, giving insights into human-technology interactions, and the past, present and future of digital culture and communication. The unit has four modules: Computers and the Cultural Imaginary; Computers, Language and Ideology; Computers and Communication; and Computers and new Cultural Forms.
Lectures, Tutorials, Computer Lab Work, Online Learning, Independent Study, Group Work
Seminar presentation - 1500 words equiv; weblog - 1000 words equiv; essay - 2500 words
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