COMM4466 · Communication

Surveillance, Media and Contemporary Society

Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences

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Kalemba Kizito

Assistant Professor of the Practice, Communication Department

5 evaluations for this course

Instructor: 4.5
Course: 4.4

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Kalemba Kizito

Assistant Professor of the Practice, Communication Department

5 evaluations for this course

Instructor: 4.5
Course: 4.4

About this course

What is surveillance and how are surveillance technologies altering contemporary life? This course will explore this question by mapping the complex ways that media and digital technologies are used to acculturate us and generate acquiescence/ resistance to surveillance in society. We will use film, television, and Internet media along with assigned readings to develop critical perspectives on surveillance and surveillance practices. The class is designed to give you freedom to develop and express your own ideas on the costs and potential benefits of surveillance-based societies. **This course satisfies one of two writing intensive courses required within the Communication Major.**

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OrganizationHow well the course was organized: 4.36 / 5
ChallengeHow intellectually challenging students found it: 4.48 / 5
AttendanceHow necessary attendance was: 4.69 / 5
AssignmentsHow helpful assignments were: 4.74 / 5

Weekly effort: ~4.5 hours

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Evaluation history 3 terms

All available terms for COMM4466. Numerical averages use the five-point scale.
Term	Evaluations	Course rating	Instructor rating
Fall 2023	1	4.5	4.5
Spring 2023	2	4.6	4.7
Spring 2022	2	4.1	4.3