SOCI 3210

Students will examine the interplay of technology and society in Canada as well as globally. They will explore the social, economic, political, and cultural transformations brought about by technologies from the mundane to the futuristic. They will explore and apply theoretical perspectives, particularly assessing the social, economic, political, and cultural transformations associated with technological developments. Students will evaluate the role society plays in shaping technology, and vice versa, through comparative analyses. Decolonizing, ecological, and critical perspectives on technology will be explored.