SOCIO303

Big Tech, Big Data, Algorithms and Society

Thinking sociologically about digital technologies: algorithms in social life, surveillance, disinformation, the gig economy and precarity. What does it mean to do sociology in the age of big tech?

Paper Information

Points: 15.0
Prerequisite(s): 15 points in either Sociology or Social Policy or Screen and Media Studies.
Internal assessment / examination: 100:0

Trimesters and Locations

Occurrence Code When taught Where taught
24A (NET)A Trimester : 26 Feb 2024 - 23 Jun 2024 Online

Timetabled Lectures for Big Tech, Big Data, Algorithms and Society (SOCIO303)

DayStartEndRoomDates
Fri9:00 AM11:00 AMON-LINEFeb 26 - Jun 2

NB:There may be other timetabled events for this paper such as tutorials or workshops.
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Indicative Fees

Fees for 2024 are not yet available.


Paper Outlines

The following 2023 paper outlines are available for SOCIO303. Please contact the Faculty or School office for details on 2024 outlines.

Additional Information

Available Subjects:  Population Studies | Sociology

Other available years: Big Tech, Big Data, Algorithms and Society - SOCIO303 (2023) , Technologies, Algorithms and Social Life - SOCIO303 (2021) , Technologies, Algorithms and Social Life - SOCIO303 (2020) , Technologies, Algorithms and Social Life - SOCIO303 (2019)

Paper details current as of : 22 September 2023 8:17am
Indicative fees current as of : 22 September 2023 4:30am

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