Syllabus

Digitalisation and Society

Code
GSO36X
Points
7.5 Credits
Level
First Cycle
School
School of Culture and Society
Subject field
Sociology (SOA)
This course can be included in the following main field(s) of study
Sociology1
Progression indicator within (each) main field of study
1G1N
Approved
Approved, 25 October 2023.
This syllabus is valid from 25 October 2023.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • provide an account of central theoretical sociological concepts and how they can be connected to issues of digitalisation and social change
  • demonstrate basic knowledge of how the internet, social media and digitalisation have been analysed in sociology
  • independently problematise and critically relate to the central concepts in the field
  • discuss basic knowledge of and independently talk about sociology research on issues relating to the relationship between digital media, social change and power.

Course Content

Assessment

Grades

The grading scale used for the final course grade is U–VG.

Grades are reported as follows:

  • Digitalisation and Society - 7.5 Credits | U–VG

Prerequisites

  • General entry requirements

Other Information

This course cannot be counted towards the same degree along with courses that have equivalent content.

If the student has received a decision/recommendation granting study support from Dalarna University because of a disability, then the examiner has the right to offer an alternative examination arrangement. The examiner takes into account the objectives in the course syllabus when deciding whether the examination can be adapted in accordance with the decision/recommendation.