Previous courses from the Sociology degree or the double degree in Political Science and Sociology related to sociological theory, especially contemporary sociological theory.

Ability to analyze the various aspects where information technology and communication have had a significant impact, both in the macro and micro level, considering the connection between technology and society.

K7: Describe the structure of public administrations at their different levels, the relationships established between them, the regulatory framework, planning and management in the public sphere. K9: Understand the economic dimension of the public sector in the state and international environment, as well as know the fundamentals and phases of the budget cycle in the public sphere C3: Know how to choose and use the different methodologies of political science and its subdisciplines for the understanding of past and future political phenomena C4: Be able to dedicate themselves to lifelong autonomous learning, which allows them to adapt to new situations in the professional environment S2: Plan and organize teamwork by making the right decisions based on available information and gathering data in digital environments. S3: Use the information by interpreting relevant data avoiding plagiarism, and in accordance with the academic and professional conventions of the area of study, being able to evaluate the reliability and quality of such information. S4: Be able to apply the scientific method to social, political, and economic questions both domestically and in a globalized society S5: Apply the basic techniques and instruments of consulting for the various political actors as well as political communication S6: Apply the fundamental theoretical references of politics and international organizations, as well as the relationship of international politics with domestic political processes

Topic 1. Technology in the information society: technology as an element of social change and social construction. The problems of technological diffusion. Topic 2. Technologies in the information society. Digitization and virtuality. Topic. 3. Humans and machines. Topic 4. Tecnology, information and the natural environment: The problematic relationship between society and the environment Topic 5. Technological revolution and postindustrial society: informationalism, globalization and network society. The impact of the information technologies in the organization of the economy and politics. Topic 6. Network society: The 21st century society, new challenges and problems connected to technological development. Topic 7. The media in the information society: new forms of communication and their social impact. Topic 8. Education in the information society. Information, technology and knowledge.

The module is divided into two main components: theoretical lectures and assignments. The theoretical sessions will be delivered by the lecturer and will incorporate participatory teaching methods. Students will receive presentation materials for each topic covered in class. Their understanding of the theoretical content will be assessed through a final exam. Assignments will be submitted at the end of each topic and will be based on the corresponding thematic content. These tasks will be supported by complementary materials such as academic readings, newspaper articles, documentaries, and films.