This course is about how technologies and people have evolved together over time.Although we are surrounded by technologies in our daily lives we rarely consider the tremendous impacts they are having on us, the complex historical circumstances that result in the adoption and use of particular tools, and the complicated relations between technologies and society. The intention is to understand thesocial and historical co-evolution of technologies by examining theories of human behavior and society as well as research evidence in these domains. Ultimately, the goal is to generate a complete and contextualized understanding of technologies and social relations that is both historically rich and currently relevant.

Prerequisites: Not open to Freshmen.

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Optional

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1, 2, 3

Passtime

Not open to freshmen

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Letters and science

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Andrew Flanagin
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COM118 . Flanagin A J 1 Year, 1 Month Ago

The lectures were super informative and he clearly knows what he's talking about. Likes to interact with the class, so it kept people interested.

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116AND118 . Flanagin A J 1 Year, 2 Months Ago

Honestly one of my favorite comm professors. No assignments which is great. Tests were difficult but doable if you study a little. readings are straightforward and supplement lectures very well. Not sure why people dont like his attitude, hes a really cool guy and always has an interesting, random story that relates to lecture.

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116AND118 . Flanagin A J 1 Year, 9 Months Ago

Graded on two midterms that are difficult even if you read everything and review the notes. He also has a condescending character that is unlike every other COMM professor at UCSB.

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116AND118 . Flanagin A J 1 Year, 10 Months Ago

He had interesting lectures but anything he says could be on the exams!!! His class is graded on random attendance, midterm, & final. Our class did pretty bad on the exams (they are really difficult but "fair") so he curved the finals grades for a lot of people. Not a class to slack off in. cool guy at some times but you really need to put in work

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116AND118 . Flanagin A J 2 Years Ago

I really enjoyed both of Professor Flanagin's classes. I found his lectures to be very interesting and relevant. He is just generally a good guy who cares for his students and is passionate about his job. The only grades are the midterm and final which are both multiple choice and straight forward. One of my favorite professors.

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116AND118 . Flanagin A J 2 Years Ago

Really well organized lectures and class website. DO THE READINGS. Tests are challenging but fair, he'll let you pick the format and curves scores in students' favor. He'll basically tell you how to get an A, just do the work.

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