Online society module

An online community brings together people who wouldn’t normally connect with each other in the real world

Businesses, creators, and brands alike are all realizing the power of creating community in the digital landscape

While it’s tempting to think communities are alike, not all look the same

Throughout the module you'll learn core sociological theory that will help you unpack and understand the societal, political and environmental impacts of digital technology

You'll consider digital societies in relation to three broad technological themes: individuals and society, power and inequality and, people and things

This page describes the module that will start in October 2023

We expect it to start for the last time in October 2030

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