ANTH 395: Work, Technology, and Society: An IT Perspective

ANTH 395-001: Work, Tech and Society
(Fall 2026)

10:30 AM to 11:45 AM TR

Innovation Hall 326

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Section Information for Fall 2026

How does human labor shape culture? How does culture shape our work lives? Why is human labor so differentially valued? What are workers doing to gain power?

In this course, we will experiment with generative AI to explore labor, culture, inequalities, and how technologies are reshaping work.

If you are interested in exploring these topics and questions, enroll in ANTH 395 this fall!

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Introduction to the anthropology of work, technology, and society, with emphasis on information technology. Covers general conceptual issues of information technology and also involves specific practical exercises with computers, their operating systems, the logic of automated production, databases, and web-based communication. Attention also directed to social and ethical issues raised by contemporary information technology. Offered by Sociology & Anthropology. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Info Tech & Computing
Recommended Prerequisite: ANTH 114, 60 hours, or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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