INF5240 – Globalization, Marginalization and IT

Schedule, syllabus and examination date

Course content

Various chapters of the book, “Making a World of Difference” by Geoff Walsham, Wiley, 2001, and some selected external readings.

Learning outcome

The objective of the course is to develop a deeper theoretical and practical understanding of the relationship between processes of globalization, marginalization and the use of IT. More specifically, the course focuses on two key issues. One, the notion of “diversity” to try and emphasize the point that globalization is not only about homogenization, but its implications are unequal in different parts of the globe. Two, to identify key themes that are useful in analyzing this notion of diversity or difference, and develop both a theoretical and empirical understanding of these themes. These themes will include issues of identity, power, trust, culture, work practices and teamwork.

Admission

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Prerequisites

Recommended previous knowledge

INF5210 – Information infrastructure (continued) /IN-IS

Overlapping courses

5 credits INF-GIT.

Teaching

Lectures, Case discussions, student presentations

Examination

Written essay and class participation through presentations.

Other

The students are required to attend in at least 80% of the lectures.

Facts about this course

Credits
5
Teaching
Every spring

Note: the course will not be taught spring 2005

Examination
Every spring
Teaching language
English