CMNS 815 - Part 3

Week 7 - The way we were

Before we set out to meet our technology scholars, we will take a page from the folks that influenced them. Readings from Bacon, Gendron, Ellul, and Marcuse.

Week 8 - Lessons from Leiss

Under Technology's Thumb, Chapter 10, and his (online, video) lecture from Victoria, and selections from Hera. Discussion with Leiss, who may be visiting, or via videoconference.

Week 9 - Finding Feenberg

Selections from his book and his article about Marcuse. Discussions with Feenberg, who will attend the class.

Week 10 - Meeting Maria

Her book: Internet Society: The Internet in Everyday Life, and discussions with Maria, via video-conference.

Week 11 - Getting Gordon

Discussion with Gordon Gow as classroom visitor. Reading TBA.