Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.
The social impact of technologies is typically thought about fairly late, if ever, in the design process. Indeed, it can be difficult at design time to predict what effects technologies will have. Nevertheless, design decisions can inadvertently lock in particular values early on. In this course, we will draw on science & technology studies, technology design, and the arts to analyze the values embodied in technology design and to design technologies to promote positive social impact. What social and cultural values do technology designs consciously or unconsciously promote? To what degree can social impact be built into a technology? How can we take social and cultural values into account in design?
Distribution Requirements (SBA-AG), (SSC-AS), (SCT-IL)
Exploratory Studies (CU-SBY)
Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA, 2024FA, 2023FA, 2022FA
Regular Academic Session.Choose one lecture and one discussion.
Combined with:
INFO 5240, STS 4240
Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits
Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Class Number & Section Details
16983INFO 4240 LEC 001
Meeting Pattern
TR
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Csikszentmihalyi, C
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Most seats in this course are restricted to Information Science (INFO) majors. All others will be able to add themselves to a waitlist during add/drop. For Bowers Computer and Information Science (CIS) Course Enrollment Help, please see: https://tdx.cornell.edu/TDClient/193/Portal/Home/
Class Number & Section Details
16984INFO 4240 DIS 201
Meeting Pattern
F
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Csikszentmihalyi, C
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
16985INFO 4240 DIS 202
Meeting Pattern
F
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Csikszentmihalyi, C
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
16986INFO 4240 DIS 203
Meeting Pattern
F
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Csikszentmihalyi, C
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
16987INFO 4240 DIS 204
Meeting Pattern
F
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Csikszentmihalyi, C
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
16988INFO 4240 DIS 205
Meeting Pattern
F
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Csikszentmihalyi, C
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
16989INFO 4240 DIS 206
Meeting Pattern
F
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Csikszentmihalyi, C
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
16990INFO 4240 DIS 207
Meeting Pattern
F
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Csikszentmihalyi, C
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
16991INFO 4240 DIS 208
Meeting Pattern
F
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Csikszentmihalyi, C
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
16992INFO 4240 DIS 209
Meeting Pattern
F
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Csikszentmihalyi, C
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
16993INFO 4240 DIS 210
Meeting Pattern
F
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Csikszentmihalyi, C
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
