PSCI0307A-S11
Politics of Virtual Realities
The Politics of Virtual Realities
How has technology changed our politics? Are those changes all for the good? In this course we will explore the political, legal, and normative implications of the Internet for liberal democracy. We start with the US Constitution and explore arguments that it cannot by itself prevent the Internet from becoming a domain of manipulation rather than of freedom. How can we uphold the ideals of liberty and equality? And, since cyberspace has no country, whose laws should govern it? Cases will include President Obama's campaign and governance strategies, the virtual world Second Life, and Google's censorship policies in China. 3 hrs. lect./disc. (International Relations and Foreign Policy)/
How has technology changed our politics? Are those changes all for the good? In this course we will explore the political, legal, and normative implications of the Internet for liberal democracy. We start with the US Constitution and explore arguments that it cannot by itself prevent the Internet from becoming a domain of manipulation rather than of freedom. How can we uphold the ideals of liberty and equality? And, since cyberspace has no country, whose laws should govern it? Cases will include President Obama's campaign and governance strategies, the virtual world Second Life, and Google's censorship policies in China. 3 hrs. lect./disc. (International Relations and Foreign Policy)/
- Term:
- Spring 2011
- Location:
- Axinn Center 105(AXN 105)
- Schedule:
- 12:15pm-1:30pm on Monday, Wednesday (Feb 7, 2011 to May 9, 2011)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Allison Stanger
- Subject:
- Political Science
- Department:
- Political Science
- Division:
- Social Sciences
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- CW SOC
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 21966
- Subject Code:
- PSCI
- Course Number:
- 0307
- Section Identifier:
- A