Sociology 4J3:

Sociology of Cyberspace

COURSE LOGISTICS

COURSE CONTENT

Purpose

Answers to First Questions //
Collaborative/Problem-Based Learning

I. Introduction

II. Finding Your Way:

LearnLink // Netscape // WWW Search Engines // Library

How To Contact The Instructor And Students in the Course

Computer Lab Access

III. Virtual Communities

IV. Sources of Data on Virtual Communities:
Usenet // Listservs // Talkers

Requirements

Gobal Index to Sociology Resources //
Dept. of Sociology (McMaster) // McMaster University

V. Culture

VI. Sex/Gender

Date-Stamping Assignments

Late Work Policy

VII. Education

VIII. Workplace and Unions

Procedures for Assignments

Possible Group Research Essay Topics

IX. Government Policy

X. Business

Readings

Statement on Academic Ethics

XI - XIII. Student Research Projects Presentation ///
Student Projects on the Web

Other Resources/References