# Hactivism

## ARTS-4560

This course explores the history, methods, and goals of hackers with special attention paid to their role in social movements. It broadly interprets the term “hacktivism” to include computer hacking, media hacking and “reality hacking” in the service of social change. Students will gain an understanding of how and why hackers have emerged as a major social force.

4 credits
Cross-listed with:
ARTS-6560 Hactivism
Prereqs:
none

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2025

Hactivism (4c)

- Igor Vamos

Seats Taken: 15/15

2024

Hactivism (4c)

- Igor Vamos

Seats Taken: 21/19

2023

Hactivism (4c)

- Igor Vamos

Seats Taken: 20/19

2022

Hactivism (4c)

- Igor Vamos

Seats Taken: 19/19

Hactivism (4c)

- Igor Vamos

Seats Taken: 19/19

2021

Hactivism (4c)

- Igor Vamos

Seats Taken: 9/19

Hactivism (4c)

- Igor Vamos

Seats Taken: 13/19

2020

Hactivism (4c)

- Igor Vamos

Seats Taken: 15/16

2019

Hactivism (4c)

- Daniel M. Phiffer

Seats Taken: 17/15

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2017

Hactivism (4c)

- Igor Vamos

Seats Taken: 26/19

2016

Hactivism (4c)

- Igor Vamos

Seats Taken: 16/20

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