Cyberculture, as it is evolving, seems to have two components. Information resources have grown rapidly since the development of browsers such as Mosaic and Netscape. Web sites of many types and on many subjects are changing education, commerce and tourism to mention only a few areas of endeavor. The content of these Web sites is a cultural manifestation that is in turn forming a vast global culture, that belongs to all, an international patrimony. Technology is reshaping human interactions, percepetions, and self-concept.
Cyberculture is in turn affecting our real life culture.
The second aspect of the course is a hands-on component in which we will explore and critique existing web sites and also contribute in a small way to the content of cyberspace by creating a website that disseminates and critiques information on a topic related to the Internet or cyberculture. Celine Mui's project on Cyber gambling. The required texts can be purchased at Huntley Bookstore. Other readings are on Electronic reserves in Honnold or handouts. Read the texts and come to class prepared to participate in a discussion of the main points of the readings.