POLI3316 · Political Science
Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
This course is class-restricted to sophomores, juniors, and seniors.. The twenty-first century has ushered in dramatic technological changes, impacting the way Americans work, play, and communicate. This course explores the influence of technological change on political attitudes and the political process. Topics covered include: the influence of the transcontinental railroad on U.S. politics; social media in the 2016 election; racial/gender bias in algorithms; challenges of regulating the internet; Big Data and privacy protection.
Course experience
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4.4 / 5
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Challenge
4.3 / 5
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Attendance
4.2 / 5
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Assignments
4.1 / 5
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Weekly effort
~3
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Across time
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Fall 2024
1 sectionFall 2022
1 sectionSpring 2021
1 section