Syllabus
Introduction
Satellite TV in the Arab world
Development of ICT in the Middle East
Internet and democratization
Censorship
Islam in the digital age
Muslim minorities and the internet
Cyber jihad
Video games and politics
New media in Iran
Student mini-conference
Annotation
TUE 4:45 PM - 6:15 PM, room No. 2067 (Jinonice)
The course starts 24 FEB 2015.
The course deals with the broader social, political, and cultural aspects of the growing influence of the internet and information and communication technology (ICT) in the Middle East. It focuses on the potential of the internet for democratization processes; preserving/challenging cultural norms and religious values; and engaging in dialogue and media diplomacy.