Equitable Technologies, Minor (0312)
- Western Sydney University Minor Code: 0312
Previous code: SM1152.1
Available to students in other Western Sydney University Programs: Yes. Check that your program has the available credit points required to complete the subjects in this field of study. Any requisite requirements must also be met. Consult your Program Advisor for further advice.
What would happen if technologies, digital systems and devices served the interests of those who need them most? The Equitable Technologies Minor invites students to critically evaluate the impacts of technologies, reorientating them towards social and digital equity through social action. Through transdisciplinary learning experiences, students investigate how equitable technologies might transform the lives of specific communities, clients, and citizens for a more just society. This Minor contributes to industry and government requirements for an ethical technology workforce, comprised of people who will demand a socio-technically just future.
This minor is a Challenge Minor, which is an innovative transdisciplinary minor co-created with students as partners. With a Challenge Minor, your learning reaches beyond your discipline, giving you the chance to amplify your learning in new directions. For more information, visit the Challenge Minor website.
Location
| Campus | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|
| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Internal | J.Condie@westernsydney.edu.au |
Minor Structure
Students must complete 40 credit points as follows.
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Select three of the following: | 30 | |
| Data, Communication and Power | ||
| Digital Identities | ||
| Innovation, Enterprise and Society | ||
| Social Computing | ||
| Cyber Justice (UG) | ||
| Complete the following core capstone subject: | ||
| HUMN 2015 | Community and Social Action | 10 |
| Total Credit Points | 40 | |