This course provides an overview of some of the social implications of new information technologies for society and the global community. Topics will include: (1) ICT Global trade, the internet and disintegration of production and global redistribution of labour; (2) Cyber crime and identity theft; (3) Cyber addiction e.g., pornography and gambling (4) Political movements and Cyber terrorism, the internet, democracy, free speech and free access; (5) ICT and global social and economic development. Lect: 3 hrs. Antirequisites: ITM 734, PHL 307 Course Weight: 1.00 Billing Units: 1
