Course Description
The course examines the various Information Systems that can support global communication. It looks at the cultural influences to global communication. It also focuses on the creation of the global media marketplace and how international communication evolves in the Internet age. Furthermore, the course discusses the international governance structures related to media, news, telecommunications and the Internet by tackling the ethics and legal issues of global communication.
Objectives:
To provide the student with knowledge of:
Globalization and International Communication in a digitally divided world.
Technologies and the means to enable evaluation of appropriate strategies and systems.
The information requirements for organizations in International business environments.
Information system trends in global communication.
Cross-cultural communication.
Ethical, legal, and social issues relating to information systems.