GBDA 203Introduction to Digital Culture

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• bland content, more of a history course so be prepared to read a LOT. quizzes are extremely information based on tiny technicalities, while classes are heavily discussion-based.

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• A very unnecessary course with a lot of readings and coursework. Classes are discussion-based while tests are multiple choice and fact-based for small things hidden within 70+ page readings. Ridiculous set up for a course of its kind.

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• This course is less of a design course than other GBDA courses which might throw you off. However, I do believe it is extremely important and relevant to the world we live in right now. We only had about 4 deliverables which all required research, writing and comprehension skills which I struggled with a bit seeing as some of the readings were a bit incomprehensible. I will say my professor, Daniel, was extremely helpful and would answer any questions or give you extra time if you needed it. The classes could get a bit boring sometimes but outside of that you'd find the topics brought up in this class reflect in other classes or situations. I would say just be patient with yourself and…

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• This was the most boring class I have taken so far. The course material itself was alright, but the delivery made it difficult to stay focused. Professor Harley spoke very slowly and quietly, which often caused me to lose focus and even fall asleep a few times. I am usually very active in lectures and thorough with note taking, but in this class I struggled to pay attention. Although having it scheduled in the afternoon after another class may have contributed, many other students seemed to feel the same way. The assignments were mostly writing and research based. Professor Harley is a fair marker, so if you put in the effort you will see results. You must attend lectures if you want to do…

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• This is an extremely vague course. Assignment guidelines and deliverables are unclear; marks are often docked for parameters that were never mentioned in the assignment outline itself, or in the lectures. Much of the marking is done by the TA rather than the prof, neither of whom give much if any helpful feedback during the assignment itself. The lectures often go on tangents that are not relevant to the course content. Attendance is marked, as well as in class activities, and lecture slides are not posted until after the day is completed. You have no choice but to attend despite the majority of class content not being relevant to the syllabus whatsoever. Most of the concepts in the course…

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