Information Technology and Society 00-FF-ITS1

Information Society / Information Age
Basics of IT systems.
Impact of the technology on the society and human being existence.
New, emerging social, IT based phenomenons.
IT security
Data basis;
E-learning;
ERP systems;
Artificial intelligence.

Introduction to the concept information society – technology as a civilizational factor.
The impact of IT development and digital media on culture, education, and social communication.
Digital identity, the algorithmization of everyday life, and social relationships.
Artificial intelligence and automation – changing models of work and learning.
Privacy, cybersecurity, and data protection
Sustainable technological development and digital ethics.
Social consequences of disinformation, fake news, and informational polarization.
The future of work and education in the AI era – scenarios for the development of the knowledge society.

Besides the literature pointed out in general course information: web press, manuals for the applications video tutorials recommended after each class accordingly

Besides the literature pointed out in general course information:
Obligatory:
Suleyman, M., & Bhaskar, M. (2024). The Coming Wave: Technology, Power, and the Twenty-First Century’s Greatest Dilemma. Crown / Penguin Random House.
Suplementary:
Bauman, Z., & Lyon, D. (2013). Liquid Surveillance: A Conversation
IAB Europe (2024). Digital Advertising and Internet Economy Report 2024.

Student's labour input:
- hours in class - 15;
- hours of self-study and homework - 20;
- hours required for the exam/project preparation - 15;

ECTS - 2.

Discussion. presentation, debate.
Student's labour input:
- hours in class - 30;
- hours of self-study and homework - 30;
- hours required for the exam/project preparation - 15;

ECTS - 2