This course provides an introduction to the sociological study of surveillance, raising questions about security, civil liberties, and privacy. In an increasingly digital world, we are monitored, our data gathered, and our actions analyzed. From national security to consumer targeting, surveillance is playing a growing role in shaping everyday life. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursPrerequisite(s): 6 credit units Note: Students with credit for SOC 200 will not receive credit for this course.
This course provides an introduction to the sociological study of surveillance, raising questions about security, civil liberties, and privacy. In an increasingly digital world, we are monitored, our data gathered, and our actions analyzed. From national security to consumer targeting, surveillance is playing a growing role in shaping everyday life. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursPrerequisite(s): 6 credit units Note: Students with credit for SOC 200 will not receive credit for this course.
