POL 129B — Internet and Politics
[ dl ss ]Prerequisite: POL 10a, POL 11b, POL 14b, or POL 15a.
Explores the effects of the Internet on politics and society. Covers issues of Internet governance and institutions, the rise of the global network economy, and the effects of the Internet on social identity. Contemporaneous events and issues such as the digital revolutions, the digital divide, fake news, and coordinated disinformation campaigns are also covered in detail. Usually offered every year.