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
Prereqs:
none

Past Term Data

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2023
Hactivism (4c)
  • Igor Vamos
Seats Taken: 0/19
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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