Program Overview

University of Copenhagen Program Details

Introduction to the Program

The University of Copenhagen offers a comprehensive program in Internet and Society, which is part of the Bachelor's program in Information Studies. This program delves into the impact of the internet on society, exploring its historical development, cultural significance, and the role it plays in shaping our daily lives.

Program Description

The program, titled "INF: Internet og samfund + TV," is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of the internet as a medium, a cultural platform, and a network. It examines the complex relationships between the internet, individuals, and society, focusing on issues such as surveillance, regulation, and the historical context of the internet.

Course Content

The course content includes:

• Overvågning (Surveillance)
• Regulering og politik (Regulation and Politics)
• Internettets historie (The History of the Internet)
• Big Data
• Informationssamfundets strukturer og aktører (The Structures and Actors of the Information Society)

Learning Objectives

Upon completing the program, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the internet as a medium, a cultural platform, and a network.
• Analyze the interplay between the internet, individuals, and society.
• Apply philosophical, ethical, and theoretical concepts to critically reflect on the role of the internet in society.

Teaching Methods

The program employs a variety of teaching methods, including:

• Holdundervisning (Classroom Instruction)
• Forelæsning (Lectures)
• Caseundervisning (Case Studies)
• Gruppeøvelser (Group Exercises)

Workload

The estimated workload for the program is:

• Holdundervisning: 84 hours
• Forberedelse (Preparation): 325.5 hours
• Total: 409.5 hours

Assessment

The program is assessed through a portfolio examination, which accounts for 15 ECTS points. The examination language is Danish, and the portfolio should be between 16-20 standard pages in length.

Resources

Recommended literature for the program includes:

• Thomas Bolander: "Hvordan ser fremtiden ud med kunstig intelligens?" (How Does the Future Look with Artificial Intelligence?)
• Danholt, P & Gad, C.: "Videnskab teknologi og samfund: en introduktion til STS" (Science, Technology, and Society: An Introduction to STS)
• Lynch, M.: "The Internet of Us. Knowing more and understanding less in the Age of Big Data"
• Miller, Vincent: "Understanding digital culture"

Program Details

• Language: Danish
• Course Code: HIVB00232U
• ECTS Points: 15
• Level: Bachelor
• Duration: 1 semester
• Placement: Spring
• Schedule Group: See the schedule under the course description
• Course Capacity: 2 classes of 30 students each

Responsible Institutions

• Study Board: Studienævn for Kommunikation (Study Board for Communication)
• Offering Institute: Institut for Kommunikation (Department of Communication)
• Offering Faculty: Det Humanistiske Fakultet (The Faculty of Humanities)
• Course Responsible: Laura Skouvig

Additional Information

For further details about the program, please refer to the course description and the study regulations. The University of Copenhagen is committed to providing high-quality education and research opportunities in the field of Internet and Society.