Explores how media and communications technologies, ranging from the telegraph and early computers to social media platforms and artificial intelligence, have shaped the politics of work and workplace control. Introduces students to theories of race, gender, and work, as well as literature from science and technology studies, the history of technology, and labor studies.

Prerequisites: Film and Media Studies 46 or 70

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Seniors only

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Letters and science

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Andreas Ludwig
4.3
10 reviews
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Fall 2025 . Ludwig J D
SSMS 2017
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14:00 PM - 15:50 PM
FAMST 189IL Ludwig J D Spring 2025 Total: 20
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PHYS100A . Ludwig A W 10 Months Ago

Ome of the absolute best lecturers U have ever had the pleasure of taking a class with. Truly made 100A an amazing experience (though the class was rather hard due to his very theoretical approach).

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PHYS115C . Ludwig A W 8 Years Ago

Ludwig, when it comes to lecture style, worked perfectly for me. He clearly outlined derivations and interesting content throughout the course. Homework was among the hardest I've ever had, but informative if you got the right answer. Exams were decent, the problems being much easier than homework sets although at times a little unclear.

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PHYS215 . Ludwig A W 11 Years Ago

When I grow up I want to be like Andreas Ludwig.

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PHYS1 . Ludwig A W 14 Years Ago

He is very nice. Love the Dutch accent. Lecture can get too theoretical and boring, but the class itself isn't bad. Tests are pretty difficult, but this guy is easier than some of the other professors.

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PHYS1 . Ludwig A W 14 Years Ago

He spends too much time on conceptual things and not enough time on examples. The class was still fairly easy though. I really like his Dutch accent...

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PHYS1 . Ludwig A W 14 Years Ago

Nice guy but is not good for an introduction to physics. Takes too much time showing how equations are derived and how, rather than showing examples of how they can be used or how they apply to our homework.

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