Free Self-Paced Course
Data, Society, and Responsibility
10 Weeks · 307 Sections · Social Science — Data Ethics & Society
This free, self-paced course provides a structured 10-week syllabus for learning Data & Society. Each module builds on the previous one, guiding you from foundational concepts through advanced topics with 307 pages of in-depth reading material. All content is drawn from our comprehensive Data & Society textbook, organized into a clear weekly schedule that you can follow at your own pace.
Weekly Syllabus
- Part 6: Society, Justice, and Emerging Frontiers
- Chapter 31: Misinformation, Disinformation, and Platform Governance
- Chapter 32: Digital Divide, Data Justice, and Equity
- Chapter 33: Labor, Automation, and the Gig Economy
- Chapter 34: Environmental Data Ethics and Climate
- Chapter 35: Children, Teens, and Digital Vulnerability
- Chapter 36: National Security, Intelligence, and Democratic Oversight
- Chapter 37: Global South Perspectives on Data Governance
How to Use This Syllabus
- Read at your own pace. Each module is designed for roughly one week of study, but there are no deadlines. Spend as much time as you need on each topic.
- Follow in order or jump around. The modules are arranged sequentially for a structured learning path, but feel free to skip to any topic that interests you most.
- No sign-up needed. Every page in this syllabus links directly to free, open-access content. Just click a topic and start reading immediately.
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