[Air-L] Social Science Internet Studies @ ANU

[Robert Ackland]

Social Science Internet Studies @ The Australian National University

The World Wide Web is only around 20 years old, but it has transformed
the way we work, collaborate, engage in commerce, participate in
politics and interact socially.

The Australian National University's Master of Social Research (Social
Science of the Internet) was launched in 2008 and focuses on:
    · the fundamental changes to society, politics and the economy
brought about by the web
    · social science concepts and methods for understanding life in the
Internet Age
    · online research methods for collecting and analysing Internet data.

The emphasis on social science (economics, political science and
sociology) and quantitative research methods is what distinguishes the
Master of Social Research (Social Science of the Internet); Internet
studies elsewhere typically have a media or cultural studies
perspective, or else focus on the governance of the Internet.

The Master of Social Research (Social Science of the Internet) can be
completed in one year of full-time study (part-time studies and
non-award enrolment in individual courses are also possible).  Two of
the compulsory courses (Social Science of the Internet, Online Research
Methods) are available as online courses.

Enrolments for Semester 2 2009 close on 30th June.

For more information contact
Dr Robert Ackland, Fellow and Masters Coordinator
E: Robert.Ackland at anu.edu.au
T: 02 6125 0312
CRICOS # 001200C
http://adsri.anu.edu.au/study/ssi.php
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