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LSTU E–120 - Harvard Law School Spring 2011 Berkman Center for Internet and Society

Internet and Society: Technologies and Politics of Control

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...

Internet and Society: Technologies and Politics of Control

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...

Internet and Society: Technologies and Politics of Control

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...

Course Information: Class Participation Grading Statement on Plagiarism

Assignments & Projects: Assignments Complete List of Assigned Readings Final Project

Resources: Recorded class videos Powerpoint Slides from Class How to edit a wiki Extension School Writing Center

External: Upcoming Events In the news

People: Staff Contact Info List of User Profiles

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.

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