Technology is at the heart of many of the contemporary trends and challenges facing organisations. This unit of study introduces students to balanced and critical ways of thinking about the nature and role of technology in business and society. It problematizes the hype surrounding new technological developments (gadgets), the deification of technology as a solution to problems of all kinds (gods), and the, often unintended, consequences of technology applications (godzilla). The unit utilises current technological developments as examples for discussion and examines technology and its design and application in the context of social networks, power relations, and current business trends.
Details
Academic unit | Business Information Systems |
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Unit code | INFS6066 |
Unit name | Gadgets, Gods and Godzilla |
Session, year
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Semester 1, 2022 |
Attendance mode | Normal day |
Location | Remote |
Credit points | 6 |
Enrolment rules
Prohibitions
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None |
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Prerequisites
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None |
Corequisites
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INFS5002 or COMP5206 |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff and contact details
Coordinator | Dirk Hovorka, dirk.hovorka@sydney.edu.au |
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Lecturer(s) | Dirk Hovorka , dirk.hovorka@sydney.edu.au |