# Hactivism

## ARTS-6560

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. Graduate students will produce an ethnographic record and analysis of a publicly recognized hacking event or figure.

4 credits
Cross-listed with:
ARTS-4560 Hactivism
Prereqs:
none

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2024 |  |  | Hactivism (4c) Igor Vamos Seats Taken: 0/19
2023 |  |  | Hactivism (4c) Igor Vamos Seats Taken: 6/19
2022 |  |  |  | Hactivism (4c) Igor Vamos Seats Taken: 2/19
2021 |  |  |  | Hactivism (4c) Igor Vamos Seats Taken: 6/19
2020 |  |  | Hactivism (4c) Igor Vamos Seats Taken: 6/3
2019 |  |  | Hactivism (4c) Daniel M. Phiffer Seats Taken: 0/4
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2017 |  |  | Hactivism (4c) Igor Vamos Seats Taken: 1/19
2016 |  |  | Hactivism (4c) Igor Vamos Seats Taken: 3/3
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