The Quality of Information, Infosys 290 Section 10

Paul Duguid and Geoffrey Nunberg

Paul Duguid Geoffrey Nunberg Class Sequence and Reading

This course will explore issues of information quality in mediated communication. How do people reach conclusions about the reliability, value, or authenticity of content? We will consider the problem across time, media and modes, from the coming of the book to the blog, paying particular attention to the interaction of technology, communicative forms, market forces, and institutional and legal frameworks. Class blog: Infoqual.blogspot.com Class readings: Personal library Syllabus Project's elegant version of the class syllabus Office: 303b South Hall, 643 4757 Office hours: Duguid, Monday, 10-12 Nunberg, Wednesday, 11-12 and by appointment