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= Internet and Society: Technologies and Politics of Control=
= Internet and Society: Technologies and Politics of Control=
'''LSTU E–120 - Harvard Extension School - Spring 2011 - Tuesdays 5:30-7:30 pm EST'''
'''LSTU E–120 - Harvard Law School Spring 2011 - Tuesdays 5:30-7:30 pm EST'''


'''[http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/home/contact Berkman Center for Internet and Society] - 23 Everett Street - Conference room, 2nd floor'''
'''[http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/home/contact Berkman Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University] - 23 Everett Street - Conference room, 2nd floor'''


This course examines current legal, political, social, and technical struggles for control of the global Internet—and the content and relationships it conveys. The course focuses on the interaction of new technologies and services with emerging models of production, innovation, communication, learning, and civic engagement—looking at both the US and international contexts. Prerequisites: willingness to experiment with new technologies and to participate in class discussions, whether virtually or in person. (4 credits)  '''[[course overview|continued...]]'''
This course examines current legal, political, social, and technical struggles for control of the global Internet—and the content and relationships it conveys. The course focuses on the interaction of new technologies and services with emerging models of production, innovation, communication, learning, and civic engagement—looking at both the US and international contexts. Prerequisites: willingness to experiment with new technologies and to participate in class discussions, whether virtually or in person. (4 credits)  '''[[course overview|continued...]]'''


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=='''Syllabus at a glance'''==
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'''Course Information:'''
* [[Overview of Assignments]]
* [[Class Participation]]
* [[Grading]]
* [[Statement on Plagiarism]]
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'''Assignments & Projects:'''
* [[Assignments]]
* [[Final Project]]
* [[Class introduction]]
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'''Resources:'''
* [[Recorded class videos]]
* [[Powerpoint Slides from Class]]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:How_to_edit_a_page How to edit a wiki]
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'''External:'''
* [[Upcoming Events]]
* [[In the news]]
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'''People:'''
* [[Staff Contact Info]]
* [[List of User Profiles]]
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=='''Participating During Class (Tuesdays 5:30-7:30 pm EST)'''==
* Live Quicktime stream during class (open this URL in Quicktime Player):<br>
** '''rtsp://harmony.law.harvard.edu/ptc.sdp'''<br>
** The best option is generally to copy this URL into QuickTime Player
** You can also watch via http (http://harmony.law.harvard.edu/ptc.sdp).  This is typically not as clear.
 
* [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/questions/ Question Tool] (pick "InternetSociety2011") [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/questions/InternetSociety2010 Direct URL] -- '''ROB: WE WILL NEED TO CREATE A NEW INSTANCE'''
 
 
* You may also IM to Rob or David directly via gtalk (or jabber): lstu.e120@gmail.com
 
=='''Participating Asynchronously'''==
* You can add your thoughts to the Question Tool even after class is over; we will leave up the discussions from class for the entire week following.  [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/questions/InternetSociety2010 Direct URL] -- '''ROB: WE WILL NEED TO LINK TO THE NEW INSTANCE'''
* Online Office Hours with the TAs: TBD
 
=='''Feedback:'''==
 
[http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dFdiLUlnenAycE1IYVFYN2RjcTAzX2c6MA You can comment on the course here] -- '''ROB: SHOULD WE CREATE A NEW GOOGLE FORM FOR THIS?  IS IT WORTH KEEPING?'''
 
=='''Syllabus at a glance:'''==
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| [[New Economic Models]]
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| Feb 22
| [[Collective Action and Decision-making]]
| [[Collective Action and Decision-making]]
| ''([[Assignment 2]] due)''
| ''(Assignment 2 due)''
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| Mar 22
| [[Regulating Speech Online]]
| [[Regulating Speech Online]]
| ''(Assignment 3 due)''
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| Mar 29
| Mar 29
| [[Internet Infrastructure and Regulation]]
| [[Internet Infrastructure and Regulation]]
| ''([[Assignment 3]] due)''
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'''Course Information:'''
* [[Class Participation]]
* [[Grading]]
* [[Statement on Plagiarism]]
|
'''Assignments & Projects:'''
* [[Assignments]]
* [[Assigned Readings|Complete List of Assigned Readings]]
* [[Final Project]]
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'''Resources:'''
* [[Recorded class videos]]
* [[Powerpoint Slides from Class]]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:How_to_edit_a_page How to edit a wiki]
|
'''External:'''
* [[Upcoming Events]]
* [[In the news]]
|
'''People:'''
* [[Staff Contact Info]]
* [[List of User Profiles]]
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=='''Contact Information'''==
* All questions, comments, etc. should be sent to: internetsociety2011@gmail.com
** There are no set office hours; feel free to send an email, and the TAs will respond to it as soon as they can.
* If you need to contact an instructor or TA individually, please use their personal contact info located on the [[Staff Contact Info]] page.
=='''Office Hours'''==
Rebekah and Alex will be available for 15-minute calls or text chats in preparation for Assignment #4 (paper drafts).
* Rebekah
** Thursday March 31, 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT (also available in person at 23 Everett)
** Tuesday, April 5, 7:30-8:30pm EDT (immediately after class; available via phone/Skype/in person at 23 Everett)
** Saturday, April 23, 2:30-4:00pm EDT (available via phone/Skype/chat)
** Tuesday, April 26, 7:30-8:30pm EDT (immediately after class; available via phone/Skype/in person at 23 Everett)
* Alex
** Monday April 4, 5:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
** Thursday, April 7, 5-6pm EDT
** Monday, April 25, 5:00-6:30pm EDT
Email internetsociety@gmail.com to schedule a meeting.
=='''Student Feedback Poll'''==
[https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dFlTb2VPZkxlSjZfSjN5RXNzem94QUE6MQ&ifq Enter the poll!] (You have the opportunity to submit anonymous feedback.)

Latest revision as of 19:03, 20 May 2020

Internet and Society: Technologies and Politics of Control

LSTU E–120 - Harvard Law School Spring 2011 - Tuesdays 5:30-7:30 pm EST

Berkman Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University - 23 Everett Street - Conference room, 2nd floor

This course examines current legal, political, social, and technical struggles for control of the global Internet—and the content and relationships it conveys. The course focuses on the interaction of new technologies and services with emerging models of production, innovation, communication, learning, and civic engagement—looking at both the US and international contexts. Prerequisites: willingness to experiment with new technologies and to participate in class discussions, whether virtually or in person. (4 credits) continued...

Syllabus at a glance

Jan 25 Politics and Technology of Control: Introduction
Feb 1 Paradigms for Studying the Internet
Feb 8 New Economic Models (Assignment 1 due)
Feb 15 Peer Production and Collaboration
Feb 22 Collective Action and Decision-making (Assignment 2 due)
Mar 1 New and Old Media, Participation, and Information
Mar 8 Law's Role in Regulating Online Conduct and Speech
Mar 15 No class - Spring Break
Mar 22 Regulating Speech Online (Assignment 3 due)
Mar 29 Internet Infrastructure and Regulation
Apr 5 Copyright in Cyberspace
Apr 12 Control and Code: Privacy Online (Assignment 4 due)
Apr 19 Internet and Democracy
Apr 26 Internet and Democracy: The Sequel
May 3 Cybersecurity and Cyberwarfare
May 10 Final Project due (no class)


Course Information:

Assignments & Projects:

Resources:

External:

People:

Contact Information

  • All questions, comments, etc. should be sent to: internetsociety2011@gmail.com
    • There are no set office hours; feel free to send an email, and the TAs will respond to it as soon as they can.
  • If you need to contact an instructor or TA individually, please use their personal contact info located on the Staff Contact Info page.

Office Hours

Rebekah and Alex will be available for 15-minute calls or text chats in preparation for Assignment #4 (paper drafts).

  • Rebekah
    • Thursday March 31, 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT (also available in person at 23 Everett)
    • Tuesday, April 5, 7:30-8:30pm EDT (immediately after class; available via phone/Skype/in person at 23 Everett)
    • Saturday, April 23, 2:30-4:00pm EDT (available via phone/Skype/chat)
    • Tuesday, April 26, 7:30-8:30pm EDT (immediately after class; available via phone/Skype/in person at 23 Everett)
  • Alex
    • Monday April 4, 5:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
    • Thursday, April 7, 5-6pm EDT
    • Monday, April 25, 5:00-6:30pm EDT

Email internetsociety@gmail.com to schedule a meeting.

Student Feedback Poll

Enter the poll! (You have the opportunity to submit anonymous feedback.)

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