*17:610:580Knowledge Structures and the Information Introduction to the production, dissemination, and consumption of knowledge in society, related to roles of information professionals and the functions of libraries and other information institutions. Differences among disciplines in how knowledge is recorded and transmitted. Global issues and trends in society that have affected scholarly communication and the public`s access to information. |
**17:610:581Social Informatics (3) Technological innovation, computerization, and electronic information are associated with dilemmas, value conflicts, and choices surrounding the scholarly, personal, and professional use of information. Addresses social relationships, technological utopianism, societal control, vulnerability of information systems, and ethical responsibilities. Prerequisite: 17:610:550. |
**17:610:582Information Policy (3) The economic, social, and political forces affecting the introduction and implementation of current information legislation and policy, set within the theoretical context of frame refection. Emphasis on national and global policy in the design of evolving electronic infrastructures. Particular attention given to issues of access, including universal service, intellectual freedom, intellectual property rights, privacy, security, advocacy, equity, and the role of library and information professionals and organizations in policy formulation. |
17:610:583Social History of Children's Literature (3) Historical overview of literary content, illustration, social values, and publishing of children`s literature, primarily in England and the United States. Consideration of scholarship and resources in the field. Prerequisite: 17:610:547 or permission of instructor. |
17:610:584Gender and Culture in Children's Picture Books (3) An examination of children`s picture books from a feminist standpoint and various cultural perspectives. Emphasis on identification of books that use powerful verbal and visual images to promote self-esteem and cultural awareness. Prerequisite: 17:610:547 or permission of instructor. |
17:610:591Individual Study (3) Prior to registering, students write a proposal for the study, specifying rationale and outcome, and seek the approval of a faculty member who will supervise the investigation. Usually pursued near the end of the student`s program of study. May be pursued by a student interested in a specialized topic or type of library/information practice not covered in the curriculum. |
17:610:592Field Experience (3) Requires a minimum of 150 hours of supervised professional work in a library or other information organization; attendance at meetings with the faculty adviser and other students; keeping a journal; and a brief summary paper. Placement is based on the student`s background and career objectives. Prerequisite: Successful completion of at least 15 credits of course work. Arrangements must be made with the faculty adviser early in the preceding term. |
17:610:596-599Special Topics (BA) New courses developed in response to emerging areas of interest, and courses in traditional areas given occasionally as student demand dictates. |
