This class explores issues in information ethics from both a philosophical and practical point of view. The aim of the class is to provide students with the skills and resources needed to address a variety of issues that information professionals face in their institutions. Topics covered include moral philosophy, diverse ethical approaches, intellectual property, privacy, free speech, security, the digital divide, and social networking.
Class Name | Information Ethics |
Host School | The University of Illinois |
Class Identifier | LIS 590ETL |
Credit Value | 2 or 4 Credit Hours |
Faculty | Emily Knox |
Course Tool (Online) | Moodle |
Class Description | This class explores issues in information ethics from both a philosophical and practical point of view. The aim of the class is to provide students with the skills and resources needed to address a variety of issues that information professionals face in their institutions. Topics covered include moral philosophy, diverse ethical approaches, intellectual property, privacy, free speech, security, the digital divide, and social networking. |
Class Disclaimer | Synchronous sessions use Blackboard Collaborate. For more information about the course, please e-mail Linda Smith (lcsmith@illinois.edu) |
Delivery | Synchronous |
Start and End Date | June 13th, 2016 - August 4th, 2016 |
Start and End Time (if synchronous) |
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm United States - Central |
Days of Week (of class meetings, if synchronous) |
Monday |
Last Add Day | June 1st, 2016 |
Residency Start and End Date | No Residency |