MA Digital Culture and Society
The aim of the MA in Digital Culture and Society (formerly Digital Culture and Technology) is to develop participants' understanding of the role and consequences of digital technologies in contemporary culture, broadly interpreted to include such areas of activity as performing arts, telecommunications, information technology, philosophy, law and education. The programme is conceived as fundamentally interdisciplinary, drawing for its teaching on four academic Schools: Humanities; Law; Physical Sciences & Engineering; and Social Science & Public Policy. It is aimed at a diverse range of participants, offering technological insights to those with non-technical backgrounds, and cultural perspectives to those who have not thought about digital culture in a systematic way.
Further information
The central focus of the programme is the interrelatedness of technology and culture in contemporary society. The principal educational aims are to develop and enhance participants' awareness and understanding of a range of subjects relevant to digital culture and technology, including:
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the key information and communication technologies that shape contemporary society.
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key developments in contemporary cultural expression, specifically as these are driven, mediated or influenced by digital technologies.
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the role of digital technologies in the study of culture and cultural artefacts from the past.
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how digital technologies are shaping society more generally, e.g. social intercourse, social structures, government, international politics, education and law.
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current critical and theoretical debates around digital culture and the role of technology in cultural life.
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the ethical, moral and philosophical issues that arise from the role and impact of technology in cultural and social life.
Overall, the programme aims to develop and enhance the critical and analytical skills of participants in forming their own assessments of digital technologies and their impact in society and culture.
Core Modules
7AAVDC01 Introduction to Digital Culture and Society
7AAVDC02 Dissertation
Optional Modules
7AAYDC03 Internship seminar series 2012-13
Further Optional modules
Skype Open Days
Next Skype open day: 2-4pm Thursday 6 June 2013
If you have academic questions about our MA Digital Culture and Society Programme, we will be holding a series of Skype Open Days.
If you would like a 15-minute slot, please email digitalhumanities@kcl.ac.uk with your name, your skype id, the country you are currently located in.
Spaces are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Digital Culture and Society Offer Holder Webinar
Next webinar: 11am Monday 3 June 2013
Digital Culture and Society Programme Director Dr Tim Jordan will outline the course content and structure and answer questions from students.
On 6 June 2012 Digital Culture and Society Programme Director Dr Tim Jordan outlined the course content and structure. He also then answered questions from students from around the world.
A recording of the 'webinar' is available for viewing here: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/998071110