SOC 210 Technology and Society
This course analyzes the relationship between technology and human society and culture; how technology has influenced the development of society and how social and cultural forces have influenced the development of technology. The course will examine both current and historical examples of key technologies and the ways their development and utilization have been contextualized by society and culture. In particular, the course will explore the implications of living in a modern society defined by increasing dependence on complex technologies and rapid technological change.