Knowledge and Information Society 2700-M-IN-Z1SPOLINF

The concept of information and its relation to the concept of information society as a postindustrial formation. Theories of Daniel Bell, Fritz Machlup, Jean Baudrillard, Jean-Francois Lyotard, Zygmunt Bauman, Manuel Castells. Governmental information policy. Social capital vs. development of culture. Management as a form of manipulation and controlling information. Commercialisation of public sphere, comodification of information. Industrial model of production and distribution of information. Information vs. postmodernism. Cognitive effects of fragmentation of the reality. Network society vs. globalisation. Architecture of information. Influence of city culture on the Internet. Myths of an information society. Mobility. Culture of information and its influence on technology. Modern trends in copyright. Cultural nomads, end of a nation state. Internet fighting for freedom of information. Patologies of an information society. Virtual reality. Dehumanisation of telework.

Course coordinators

Magdalena Paul

Type of course

obligatory courses

Prerequisites (description)

Extremely rich overview of theories of the information society requires the separation of popular rhetoric from the real problems Fundamental concepts of information society and knowledge society. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the concept of the network society.

Learning outcomes

KNOWLEDGE
Knows and understands basic terms and rules concerning the protection of industrial and intellectual property, which are applied in library and information activities and in education.

Has general knowledge in the field of book and information science.
Knows basic methodology of the humanities, exploited in book and information studies.

Has knowledge of the relations between book and information science with other branches of learning and disciplines belonging to the field, which pursued studies belong to.
SKILLS
Is capable of information retrieval, analysis, evaluation, selection and usage, acquiring it from various sources and by various methods, appropriate to own needs and needs of other users.

Knows how to independently acquire knowledge and develop research skills in the field of book and information science under the guidance of a scientific tutor.

Is capable of recognizing various types of documents pertinent to the libraries and cultural institutions, performing their analysis and interpretation with the application of typical methods, towards defining their meanings, social impact and placement in the cultural and historical process.

Is capable of communicating with the use of various channels and technologies, with specialists in book and information studies, in Polish, and in a foreign language.

SOCIAL COMPETENCES
Understands the need of permanent education.

Is capable of cooperation and team-work, performing various roles is such activities.

Is capable of appropriate distinction of priorities in the process of realization tasks set for himself and others.

Correctly identifies and resolves dilemmas related to performing the jobs of librarian and information specialist.

Is conscious of the responsibility for preserving the cultural heritage (with special emphasis of its written section) of the region, country.

Participates in the cultural life, using various media and forms.

Assessment criteria

Written examination

Practical placement

lack-of

Bibliography

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