1 INST 888-0101 Doctoral Seminar

COURSE DESCRIPTION: In the second half of this two-semester course, we will continue with an integrative exploration of the main areas of the Information Studies field – information, people, environments, and systems. The goal of this course is to investigate the important interconnections between various research areas and ideas across the field. Over the course of this semester, we will touch on many of the fundamental areas within information science, including information behavior, consumer health informatics, scholarly communication, incentive-centered design, universal access and accessibility, social network analysis, information visualization, and the social and ethical implications of emerging technologies. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: By the end of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate familiarity with many of the areas integral to the Information Studies field. 2. Recognize overarching themes and patterns that cut across these areas. 3. Identify areas of personal interest and pursue further scholarship in these areas. 4. Develop and deliver a class session, including identifying and inviting relevant guest speakers, preparing class materials, and leading an engaging class discussion. 5. Integrate multiple strands of literature in order to formulate novel research questions an