PUBP 503: Culture, Organization, and Technology

Focuses on the dynamic interplay of technology, organization and culture in societal, political, and economic processes, nationally and internationally. Using theory and case studies, students learn pertinent approaches to the study of culture, including digital culture, from the analysis of organization and social networks to that of belief systems and identities. Key issues of technological politics, the role of values and identity, cultural bases of intergroup conflict, and the political implications of globalization and technological change are addressed. Students develop practical skills in observation and become familiar with appropriate tools, methods, and frameworks for analyzing public policy and its context.May not be repeated for credit.