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Overview
An Anthropology of Smartphones - Communication, Ageing and Health at UCL by FutureLearn will develop your understanding of the concept of digital anthropology as you explore how smartphones have transformed our daily lives and how they can be used productively.
Learn how smartphones have changed our lives
Through ethnographic research findings, you’ll explore the potential consequences of using a smartphone every day.
You’ll examine the effect of smartphones on human relationships and participation in cultural life, as well as touch upon the current use and future potential of smartphones in the health and medical sector.
Programme Structure
Topics:
What are smartphones? How have they changed our lives?
Ageing
Smartphones and health
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 21 days
- 4 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Anthropology Electronics & Embedded Technology View 23 other Short Courses in Anthropology in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This course is designed for people who are interested in understanding how the use of smartphones has changed our lives, as well as students keen to explore the contribution of anthropology to digital technologies.
Tuition Fee
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International
69 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 69 USD for the full programme during 21 days. -
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Funding
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