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Courses - Spring 2027
INST
Information Studies
INST830
Information Ethics
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, Aud
Restriction: Must be in the Information Science Leadership and Community Engagement Doctoral program.
Jointly offered with: INST610.
Credit only granted for: INST610 or INST830.
An examination of the frameworks, theories, prevalent issues, and current events at the intersection of information access and ethics. The purpose of this course is to foster ethically minded information professionals and, thereby, promote social justice within the information sector, broadly construed. Students will also explore a range of case studies adapted from headlining news, industry controversies, global affairs, and more.
Cross-listed with INST610. Credit received only for INST830 or INST610.