CDM 4265

The thematic sections of the course analyze the changes that occurred with the 3rd industrial revolution but also those that are expected with the advent of the 4th industrial revolution, in the concept of society and politics. First, a comparative analysis of the theoretical approaches and arguments regarding the role of the Internet in society and politics is performed, and then the expectations created by the digital revolution in these fields are analyzed. It then analyzes the required knowledge, attitudes and digital citizenship skills and the role of Web2.0 in decision-making for the (co) production of public policies. Finally, specific issues of the Information Society are analyzed, such as smart cities and smart villages. 

Upon successful completion of the course students will be able to: 

• Recognize the characteristics of the Information Society 
• Recognize the characteristics of digital citizenship 
• Critically approach the various issues of digital citizenship development 
• Analyze and judge the effects of digital policy forms on modern society. 
• Distinguish and analyze the different theoretical approaches regarding the use of new technologies in society 
• Critically approach various social and institutional issues in the development of intelligent states, cities and villages