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= Internet and Society: Technologies and Politics of Control=
= Internet and Society: Technologies and Politics of Control=
'''LSTU E–120 - Harvard Extension School - Spring 2010 - Tuesdays 5:30-7:30 pm EST'''
'''LSTU E–120 - Harvard Extension School - Spring 2012 - Tuesdays 5:30-7:30 pm EST'''


'''[http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/home/contact Berkman Center for Internet and Society] - 23 Everett Street - Conference room, 2nd floor'''
'''[http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/home/contact Berkman Center for Internet and Society] - 23 Everett Street - Conference room, 2nd floor'''


This course examines current legal, political, social, and technical struggles for control of the global Internet—and the content and relationships it conveys. The course focuses on the interaction of new technologies and services with emerging models of production, innovation, communication, learning, and civic engagement—looking at both the US and international contexts. Prerequisites: willingness to experiment with new technologies and to participate in class discussions, whether virtually or in person. (4 credits)  '''[[course overview|continued...]]'''


=='''Syllabus at a glance'''==
{| style="background-color:#CCCCCC;"
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| Jan 24
| [[Politics and Technology of Control: Introduction]]
|-
| Jan 31
| [[Paradigms for Studying the Internet]]
|-
| Feb 7
| [[Regulating Speech Online]]
| ''(Assignment 1 due)''
|-
| Feb 14
| [[New Economic Models]]
|-
| Feb 21
| [[Peer Production and Collaboration]]
| ''(Assignment 2 due)''
|-
| Feb 28
| [[Copyright in Cyberspace]]
|-
| Mar 6
| [[New and Old Media, Participation, and Information]]
|-
| Mar 13
| ''No class - Spring Break''
|-
| Mar 20
| [[Collective Action and Decision-making]]
| ''(Assignment 3 due)''
|-
| Mar 27
| [[Internet and Democracy]]
|-
| Apr 3
| [[Control and Code: Privacy Online]]
|-
| Apr 10
| [[Internet and Democracy: The Sequel]]
|-
| Apr 17
| [[Internet Infrastructure and Regulation]]
| ''(Assignment 4 due)''
|-
| Apr 24
| [[The Wikileaks Case]]
|-
| May 1
|''No class - final project preparation''
| ''(Optional [[Extra Credit]] due)''
|
|-
| May 8
|Final class - wrap up and student presentations
|''([[Final Project]] due)''
|
|}


The Internet has taken on an ever-widening role not only in the production and sharing of information, but also in the political, social, and economic processes of everyday life around the world. The Net has been heralded by many as nothing less than a means of fundamentally transforming our world into one that is more just, more democratic, and more affluent, while redrawing the boundaries of political and economic power.  However, the ''frontierism'' of the early Internet provoked ''regulatory'' responses, followed by various attempts to develop collective control via ''emergent'' structure.  This course asks: what now is the balance between these forces, and what, if anything, should be done? '''[[course overview|continued...]]'''


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'''Course Information:'''
'''Course Information:'''
* [[Overview of Assignments]]
* [[Class Participation]]
* [[Class Participation]]
* [[Grading]]
* [[Grading]]
* [[Statement on Plagiarism]]
* [[Statement on Plagiarism]]
* [[Course FAQ]]
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'''Assignments & Projects:'''
'''Assignments & Projects:'''
* [[Individual Assignments| Group Assignments]]
* [[Assignments]]
* [[Assigned Readings|Complete List of Assigned Readings]]
* [[Final Project]]
* [[Final Project]]
* [[Berkman-Based Project Ideas]]
 
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'''Resources:'''
'''Resources:'''
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* [[Powerpoint Slides from Class]]
* [[Powerpoint Slides from Class]]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:How_to_edit_a_page How to edit a wiki]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:How_to_edit_a_page How to edit a wiki]
* [http://www.extension.harvard.edu/resources/writing.jsp Extension School Writing Center]
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'''External:'''
'''External:'''
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=='''During Class (Tuesdays 5:30-7:30 pm EST)'''==
=='''Participating During Class (Tuesdays 5:30-7:30 pm EST)'''==
* Live Quicktime stream during class (open this URL in Quicktime Player):<br>
* Attend in person at the Berkman Center for Internet & Society, 23 Everett St., Second Floor, Cambridge, MA 02138 ([http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/home/contact directions])
** '''rtsp://harmony.law.harvard.edu/ptc.sdp'''<br>
 
** The best option is generally to copy this URL into QuickTime Player
You can use Adobe Connect to participate during class time. Visit [https://continuinged.adobeconnect.com/_a931819597/berkman our Adobe Connect site] and log in as guest.
** You can also watch via http (http://harmony.law.harvard.edu/ptc.sdp).  This is typically not as clear.
 
We recommend that, if you would like to speak during class, you use a combination headphone/microphone to participate. Alternatively, you may use headphones along with your computer's built-in mic.  As a last resort, you can use your computer's built-in mic without headphones, but please be aware that this may cause audio issues for both you and the class as a whole.
 
''Note: When you log in to Adobe Connect, you will log in as a guest.  Please use your full name or a pseudonym that will allow us to identify who you are so we can give you credit for your class participation.''
 
* If you have any trouble running Adobe Connect, please go to the [https://continuinged.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm support page on Adobe Connect's site] or click on the "Help" button in the upper right corner of the Connect window.


* [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/questions/ Question Tool] (pick "InternetSociety2010") [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/questions/InternetSociety2010 Direct URL]


=='''Participating Asynchronously'''==
=='''Participating Asynchronously'''==
* You can add your thoughts to the Question Tool even after class is over; we will leave up the discussions from class for the entire week following.  [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/questions/InternetSociety2010 Direct URL]
* The recorded videotapes of the class produced by Harvard Extension School are available [http://cm.dce.harvard.edu/2012/02/22054/publicationListing.shtml here].  Videos are typically available 1-2 days after class.
* Online Office Hours with the TAs TBD
 
=='''Contact Information'''==
* All questions, comments, etc. should be sent to: [mailto:is2012@cyber.law.harvard.edu is2012@cyber.law.harvard.edu]
** There are no set office hours; feel free to send an email, and the TAs will respond to it as soon as they can.
* If you need to contact an instructor or TA individually, please use their personal contact info located on the [[Staff Contact Info]] page.


=='''Feedback:'''==
=='''Class Feedback'''==
We'd love to hear your thoughts on how class is going!  Please fill out this [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDZpc1l2X2VZQkEwcHRRZ1dDR2QxbHc6MA#gid=0 anonymous poll] to let us know what you think.


=='''Syllabus at a glance:'''==
 
{| style="background-color:#CCCCCC;"
REQUEST: Would you please keep the Assigned Readings and lectures live after the class dismisses today? I would like to come back to it again. Thanks! [[User: Harvard212|Harvard212]] 16:08, 8 May 2012 EST
|-
 
|'''Unit I:'''
 
|'''Introductions'''
Thank you for a great semester!!!!  [[User:Mvalerio|Mvalerio]] 20:50, 8 May 2012 (EDT)
|-
| Jan 26
| [[Politics and Technology of Control: Introduction]]
|-
| Feb 2
| [[Frameworks For Studying The Web]]
|-
|'''Unit II:'''
|'''Internet and The User'''
|-
| Feb 9
| [[Peer Production and Collaboration]]
| ''([[Individual_Assignments#Assignment_1:_Wikipedia|Assignment 1]] due)''
|-
| Feb 16
| [[Collective Action and Decision-making]]
|-
| Feb 23
| [[New Economic Models]]
| ''([[Individual_Assignments#Assignment_2:_Blog_Post|Assignment 2]] due)''
|-
|'''Unit II:'''
|'''Internet, Innovation, and the Technical Layer'''
|-
| Mar 2
| [[Technology, Innovation, and Internet]]
|-
| Mar 9
| [[Regulating Speech Online]]
| ''([[Individual_Assignments#Assignment_3:_Audio_or_Video_Production|Assignment 3]] due)''
|-
|'''Unit III:'''
|'''Internet and The Legal Layer'''
|-
| Mar 23
| [[Copyright in Cyberspace]]
|-
| Mar 30
| [[Control and Code: Privacy Online]]
|-
|'''Unit IV:'''
|'''Internet, Culture, and Society'''
|-
| Apr 6
|[[Internet and Democracy]]
|-
| Apr 13
| [[Digital Natives and Internet Culture]]
|-
|'''Unit V:'''
|'''Persistent Challenges and Prospects'''
|-
| Apr 20
| [[New Opportunities for Education]]
|-
| Apr 27
| [[International Censorship and Filtering]]
|-
| May 4
| [[Politics and Technology of Control II: Summing Up]]
|-
| May 11
|'''[[Final Project]] due''' (no class)
|
|}

Latest revision as of 15:59, 9 May 2012

Internet and Society: Technologies and Politics of Control

LSTU E–120 - Harvard Extension School - Spring 2012 - Tuesdays 5:30-7:30 pm EST

Berkman Center for Internet and Society - 23 Everett Street - Conference room, 2nd floor

This course examines current legal, political, social, and technical struggles for control of the global Internet—and the content and relationships it conveys. The course focuses on the interaction of new technologies and services with emerging models of production, innovation, communication, learning, and civic engagement—looking at both the US and international contexts. Prerequisites: willingness to experiment with new technologies and to participate in class discussions, whether virtually or in person. (4 credits) continued...

Syllabus at a glance

Jan 24 Politics and Technology of Control: Introduction
Jan 31 Paradigms for Studying the Internet
Feb 7 Regulating Speech Online (Assignment 1 due)
Feb 14 New Economic Models
Feb 21 Peer Production and Collaboration (Assignment 2 due)
Feb 28 Copyright in Cyberspace
Mar 6 New and Old Media, Participation, and Information
Mar 13 No class - Spring Break
Mar 20 Collective Action and Decision-making (Assignment 3 due)
Mar 27 Internet and Democracy
Apr 3 Control and Code: Privacy Online
Apr 10 Internet and Democracy: The Sequel
Apr 17 Internet Infrastructure and Regulation (Assignment 4 due)
Apr 24 The Wikileaks Case
May 1 No class - final project preparation (Optional Extra Credit due)
May 8 Final class - wrap up and student presentations (Final Project due)


Course Information:

Assignments & Projects:

Resources:

External:

People:

Participating During Class (Tuesdays 5:30-7:30 pm EST)

  • Attend in person at the Berkman Center for Internet & Society, 23 Everett St., Second Floor, Cambridge, MA 02138 (directions)

You can use Adobe Connect to participate during class time. Visit our Adobe Connect site and log in as guest.

We recommend that, if you would like to speak during class, you use a combination headphone/microphone to participate. Alternatively, you may use headphones along with your computer's built-in mic. As a last resort, you can use your computer's built-in mic without headphones, but please be aware that this may cause audio issues for both you and the class as a whole.

Note: When you log in to Adobe Connect, you will log in as a guest. Please use your full name or a pseudonym that will allow us to identify who you are so we can give you credit for your class participation.


Participating Asynchronously

  • The recorded videotapes of the class produced by Harvard Extension School are available here. Videos are typically available 1-2 days after class.

Contact Information

  • All questions, comments, etc. should be sent to: is2012@cyber.law.harvard.edu
    • There are no set office hours; feel free to send an email, and the TAs will respond to it as soon as they can.
  • If you need to contact an instructor or TA individually, please use their personal contact info located on the Staff Contact Info page.

Class Feedback

We'd love to hear your thoughts on how class is going! Please fill out this anonymous poll to let us know what you think.


REQUEST: Would you please keep the Assigned Readings and lectures live after the class dismisses today? I would like to come back to it again. Thanks! Harvard212 16:08, 8 May 2012 EST


Thank you for a great semester!!!! Mvalerio 20:50, 8 May 2012 (EDT)

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