Course IK1071

E-society: e-governance och e-services

7.5 Credits
First Cycle
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Starts week 36, 2024

The overall goal of the course is that the student acquires knowledge and skills about e-society, especially regarding governance and services.

After completing the course, the student should be able to:

Knowledge and understanding

· Describe the characteristics of an e-society, and what distinguishes it from the type of society that we had before computerisation, digitalisation, and the Internet. (Part 1.)
· Demonstrate an understanding of the new challenges and possibilities an e-society may offer citizens and businesses, as well as democratically elected organs and government agencies on different levels. (Part 2.)
· Describe requirements on information systems and e-services in an e-society, and which technical and methodological solutions are available for meeting the requirements. (Part 3.)

Skills and abilities

· Apply scientific approaches to the possibilities and problems of an e-society. (Part 1-4.)
· Search for and critically evaluate and use knowledge and practical experiences about e-societies that are available from different sources, not least on the Internet. (Part 1-4.)
· Analyse existing and proposed e-solutions from the ABC-model´s three perspectives. (Part 4.)
· Contribute their own solution proposals for different practical problems in e-society, especially concerning systems and technology. (Part 4.)

Values and attitudes

· Critically review and evaluate existing and proposed e-solutions from an ethical perspective, e.g. concerning privacy and human rights in a democratic society. (Part 4.)
Starts and ends:
week 36, 2024 - week 3, 2025
Study Rate:
Flexible rate (25%)
Location:
Flexible (Borlänge)
Time of Day:
Mixed
Teaching form:
Distance
Language:
Swedish
Other:
P: Course only offered as part of programme.
Entry Qualifications :
  • Communication, Group Dynamics and eServices, 7,5 credits, First Cycle Level 1
Selection :
Guaranteed admission
Application Code:
HDA-H3J7P
Main field of study:
Online Education
Compulsory meetings:
0 physical
Computer Skills:

Surf on the Internet, read and send emails, use a word-processing programme (e.g. Word). Connect a camera and headphones to the computer and install a programme using instructions.

Computer Capacity:

Access to a computer (Not a mini pc, tablet or similar) that is not older than three years (or equivalent) and broadband connection, at least 1 Mbit/s (not mobile broadband, because mobile broadband can vary considerably in speed).

Means of Education:

Higher rate of web-based communication where our learning platform (Learn/Canvas) is a natural element of the course. Web-based meetings with sound and image where simple presentations can be held. Lectures can be broadcast live or can alternatively be made available afterwards online.

Tuition Fee
First Tuition Fee Installment:
16,875 SEK
Total Tuition Fee:
16,875 SEK
EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.
Information on application and tuition fees: www.universityadmissions.se.
Closed for late application
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Course Coordinator
Ulrika Artursson Wissa
Ulrika Artursson Wissa