Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course, students will be able to:
Knowledge and understanding
- explain the fundamental concepts, definitions, and relationships between e-society, e-governance, and digital services
- describe the new challenges and possibilities of e society for residents, businesses, and organisations at different levels
Skills and abilities
- through literature studies, analyze (conducted) case studies on e-society, e-government and digital services, and examine their technical and social aspects.
- identify the key factors that contribute to successful e-governance
- identify technical and methodological solutions to meet information system requirements in an e-society
- apply scientific approaches to explore the potential of e-society and address related problems
Evaluation and approach
- evaluate different digital solutions for specific sectors with consideration to the needs of diverse user groups, and ensure inclusivity and accessibility
- analyse emerging technologies and predict their potential impact on the future of e society and e governance while considering challenges and opportunities
Course Content
The course deals with how digital technology has transformed society, government processes, and service delivery. The course covers the fundamental concepts of e society, e governance, and digital services. During the course, students analyse different e governance models, evaluate technology, and critically assess different digital services regarding design and usability. Furthermore, students explore strategies for social integration, accessibility, and the legal and ethical implications of e government and apply relevant technology in practical scenarios. Students also evaluate emerging technologies, conduct a literature review, and apply the insight they gain from these to a project.
Assessment
- Assignments with individual assessment
- Seminar
Grades
The grading scale used for the final course grade is U–VG.
The student must have received a VG on the last assignment to receive a VG on the course.
Grades are reported as follows:
- Assignment (concepts) - 2 Credits | U–G
- Assignment (analyses) - 2 Credits | U–G
- Assignment (project, oral presentation) - 3.5 Credits | U–VG
Entry Requirements
- General entry requirements
Other Information
This course cannot be counted towards the same degree along with courses that have equivalent content.
If the student has received a decision/recommendation granting study support from Dalarna University because of a disability, then the examiner has the right to offer an alternative examination arrangement. The examiner takes into account the objectives in the course syllabus when deciding whether the examination can be adapted in accordance with the decision/recommendation.