Self and society in virtual contexts/Learning objectives

Learning objectives
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
 * 1) 	Become immersed in a digital environment, and evaluate how persistent digital worlds influence individual, small group, and community interactions
 * 2) 	Apply course readings to analyze user experiences in a virtual environment
 * 3) 	Critique arguments on property, privacy and ownership in a virtual context
 * 4) 	Evaluate virtual environments as collaborative work tools and examine the implications on the future of work