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Investigating Information Ethics in the Information Era - INS2602

Under Graduate Degree Semester module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: This module forms part of the Bachelor of Information Science degree. Students who successfully complete the module will be able to provide an informed appreciation of the nature, major theories, principles and issues involved in information ethics. To ensure that students can demonstrate the ability to and value the concerns of information ethics in the electronic environment and the public domain of the online environment. Students will apply the South African legislation related to information ethics and be able to demonstrate the principles of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) Code of Ethics for librarians, information, and knowledge professionals