The introduction and adoption of new technologies have always had profound social, cultural, political and ethical impacts. This unit explores theories for understanding how technologies emerge and are adopted, and critically interrogates the nature and potential impacts of contemporary emerging technologies such as AI, Robotics, live-streaming, deep fakes, social network manipulation, machine learning, computer vision and the automation of work. Students are equipped with a deep understanding of emerging technologies and issues.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Media and Communications |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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None |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | No |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Marcus Carter, marcus.carter@sydney.edu.au |
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Lecturer(s) | Marcus Carter, marcus.carter@sydney.edu.au |
Tutor(s) | Punit Jagasia, punit.jagasia@sydney.edu.au |
Harriet Flitcroft, harriet.flitcroft@sydney.edu.au | |
Alex Griffin, alex.griffin@sydney.edu.au | |
Rebecca Johnson, rebecca.johnson@sydney.edu.au |