Digital technologies are disrupting and transforming every aspect of our lives, from global systems to personal interactions. In this course, you will explore the social and cultural implications of digital technologies and become familiar with seminal theories that help us to understand the digital world.

You will critically examine the wide-ranging challenges and opportunities that digital technology presents to societies, governments, organizations, cultures, and individuals. The course includes the development of essential digital literacies, empowering you to navigate the complex implications of current and emerging digital technologies.

Additionally, this course fosters critical thinking and ethical reflection, helping you approach digital technologies in a thoughtful, responsible manner. This includes guidance on academic integrity and the ethics of study and assessment in the age of AI. By the end of the course, you will have gained foundational intellectual tools and ethical perspectives that will equip you to engage with digital technologies constructively, both as a student and a global citizen.