INFO 3678 Information in Times of Crisis

Exploring and analyzing the vast amount of information, misinformation, disinformation, rumors, and propaganda surrounding times of crisis is vital to the well-being of society. This course will explore how accurate and inaccurate information is distributed through specific types of information systems via their role in public health emergencies, natural disasters, wars, and civil unrest. Students will critically examine how misinformation and disinformation campaigns and the like impact communities, individuals, and themselves during times of crisis. Most importantly, students will learn from the past to prepare for a more informed future by examining and evaluating both primary and secondary sources about an event.