Information spaces 1600-SZD-PrzeI
Scientific reflection on the phenomena resulting from an increasing role of information in ndividual and social lives. Starting with information science concepts of information space and culture of information, considering also related concepts (such as information poverty, information overload, information literacy), we will try to devleop and (at least partially) conclude a research project focusing on the above mentioned concepts and their applications in different social sciences research.
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Learning outcomes
A student knows and understands the ideas and interpretations of the concepts applicable in studies of information resources' and tools' influence on individual and social live.
A student can apply research categories related to the concepts of information science and culture on information in social sciences; can define related research needs; can develop a research project; can present the knowledge (referring to the results of literature review and desk research) adequate to a project's subject; can work in team.
A student is ready to critically evaluate the knowledge status considering a project's subject; to work on a research project in team, with respect for copyright and intellectual property rights.
Assessment criteria
description of requirements related to participation in classes, including the
permitted number of explained absences: 1 excused absence allowed: non-excused absences not allowed. Requirements: active participation in classes; development and implementation of a project (teamwork).
principles for passing the classes and the subject (including resit session):
credit; criteria: participation in classes; project (team) work, including partial tasks (during classes or as a homework)
methods for the verification of learning outcomes: see above
evaluation criteria: see above
Practical placement
none
Bibliography
Bawden, D., & Robinson, L. (2020). Information overload: An overview.
Britz, J. J. (2004). To know or not to know: a moral reflection on information poverty. Journal of information science, 30(3), 192-204.
Chatman, E.A. (1996) The impoverished life-world of outsiders. Journal of the American Society for Information Science 1996, 47 (3), 193–206.
Farajpahlou, A., Koohi Rostami, M., Beshlideh, K., & Pourkhalil, N. (2021). Lib Developing and Validating the Information Poverty Scale. Library and Information Science Research, 11(2), 83-104.
Henrichsen, J. (2022). Reconceptualizing Indigenous Journalism Through Boundaries, Small Worlds, and Information Poverty. Journal of Global Indigeneity, 6(3), 1-17.
Kisilowska M. (2016). Kultura informacji. Warszawa: Wydawnictwo SBP.
Kisilowska, M. (2011). Przestrzeń informacyjna jako termin informatologiczny. Zagadnienia Informacji Naukowej–Studia Informacyjne, (2 (98)), 35-52.
Marcella, R., & Chowdhury, G. (2020). Eradicating information poverty: An agenda for research, Journal of Librarianship and Information Science, 52(5), 366-381.
Marcum, J. W. (2002). Rethinking information literacy. The library quarterly, 72(1), 1-26.
Savolainen, R. (2005). Everyday life information seeking. In: Drake, M.A. (ed.) Encyclopedia of Library and Information Science, 2nd edition, First Update Supplement. Taylor & Francis Group, 155-163.
Williamson, J., Eaker, P. E., & Lounsbury, J. (2012). The information overload scale. ASIST.
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