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Kursusnavn (dansk):Exploring Networked Culture 
Kursusnavn (engelsk):Exploring Networked Culture 
Semester:Efterår 2014 
Udbydes under:cand.it., digital design og kommunikation (ddk) 
Omfang i ECTS:15,00 
Kursussprog:Engelsk 
Kursushjemmeside:https://learnit.itu.dk 
Min. antal deltagere:12 
Forventet antal deltagere:15 
Maks. antal deltagere:15 
Formelle forudsætninger:This is the last course in the DDK-spezialisation “Networked Culture.”

It is only possible to sign up for this course for students who have attended the first part of the specialization, i.e. the course “Digital Cultures.”

 
Læringsmål:After this course the students should be able to:
• Examine the application of different perspectives on networked culture in digital culture and communication research.
• Relate the study of networked culture to a broader context by discussing their application in specific research projects.
• Identify and apply different theoretical lenses in the study of networked culture in individual research projects.
• Apply relevant theoretical and methodological concepts to the study of networked culture in individual projects and project reports. 
Fagligt indhold:This course will cover material that will help students to:
• Further develop and refine analytical and methodological skills related to the study of networked culture
• Gain insight into specific research fields in the study of networked culture.

Relevant themes covered in this course include:
• Research on networked culture in specified research areas
• Social identity work in networked communities
• Trolling, hacktivism and dark play
• Notions of citizenship, empowerment and participation in networked culture
• Activism and radical politics in a networked context
• Ethical and methodological perspectives challenges
• Viral culture
Most lectures will be in Danish, but some in English, depending on the lecturer. Following also discussions and exercises might be either in Danish or English. Assignments and exam papers are to be written in Danish, unless we agree otherwise on individual basis. 
Læringsaktiviteter:14 ugers undervisning bestående af forelæsninger, øvelser og vejledning

The course consists of 14 lessons four hours each. The first lecture will provide an overview of the course. Most sessions will be a combination of lectures, discussions, exercises, and practical guidance. Students are expected to come prepared to each lecture and actively engage in course activities in-class and specified week-to-week activities.

A portion of the course will be dedicated to the students developing their individual exam projects, which will be presented for other members of the class in a mandatory presentation seminar. 

Obligatoriske aktivititer:This course requires two mandatory activities.
1) Hand-in of a two page project description prior to the project presentation day
2) Active presentation at the project presentation day, November 14th. 
Eksamensform og -beskrivelse:X. experimental examination form (7-scale; external exam), 7-trins-skala, Ekstern prøve

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Litteratur udover forskningsartikler:When relevant, the course will also draw on articles from the three books used in the previous course (Kozinets, Ackland, and the Paparacharissi anthology)