IS 590 GLO - Advanced Problems in IS - Local, Regional, Global IS

Description:

Variety of newly developed and special topics courses on different aspects of the information sciences intended to augment the existing curriculum, offered as sections of IS 590. Course Information: Additional fees may apply. See Class Schedule. 1 to 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. May be repeated. Class Schedule Information: Class materials fee or field trip fee may be required.

Special Instructions:

[Expanded title: Local, Regional and Global Intersections in Library and Information Science]. Required course for joint African Studies/LIS Master's degree. This course explores traditions and trends in library and information science (LIS) from a global perspective incorporating local and regional intersections. Participants consider diverse information contexts emphasizing IS subfields including archives, community informatics, data curation, information policy, IS education, and youth services.

Option 1

Number of Required Visit(s): 0

Course Level: Graduate

Credit: 4 hr

Term(s): Spring