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Adam Daniel Moore
LIS 559
Seattle Campus

Special Topics in the Social Context of information

Introduction to innovative and specialized topics in the social context of information. Course may be offered irregularly and may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: LIS 550.

Class description

In this class we will explore different moral theories along with numerous problems related to information ownership and control. Issues to be discussed include: intellectual property, file sharing, free speech, privacy, and national security.

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The information above is intended to be helpful in choosing courses. Because the instructor may further develop his/her plans for this course, its characteristics are subject to change without notice. In most cases, the official course syllabus will be distributed on the first day of class.

Last Update by Adam Daniel Moore
Date: 05/10/2005