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Theories of **connectivity** in the humanities and social sciences are closely linked with **social network theory**. Social network theory analyses the role of social relationships in the transmission of information, the dissemination of ideas, or the transportation of goods. Theories of **connectivity** in the humanities and social sciences are closely linked with **social network theory**. Social network theory analyses the role of social relationships in the transmission of information, the dissemination of ideas, or the transportation of goods.
In mathematics and computer science, the concept of **connectivity** is often used in **graph theory** and describes the composition of subgraphs. From a technological perspective, connectivity relates to the set-up of **communication networks**, e.g., end-user integration. In mathematics and computer science, the concept of **connectivity** is often used in **graph theory** and describes the composition of subgraphs. From a technological perspective, connectivity relates to the set-up of **communication networks**, e.g., end-user integration.
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**Datafication** is a concept used to describe the "quantification of human life through digital information, very often for economic value". (Mejias and Couldry, 2019) Datafication has an impact on different aspects of human society from education to healthcare. Social science research on datafication has, inter alia, been influenced by Bruno Latour's work (see Actor Network Theory and Science and Technology Studies). Datafication played an important role in the BA DS courses "Surveillance Society" and "What is a Digital Society?". In "What is a Digital Society", technological determinism, which is often linked with the belief in the neutrality of technology, was critically discussed and contrasted with the interdisciplinary approaches of _Science and technology studies (STS)_. **Datafication** is a concept used to describe the "quantification of human life through digital information, very often for economic value". (Mejias and Couldry, 2019) Datafication has an impact on different aspects of human society from education to healthcare. Social science research on datafication has, inter alia, been influenced by Bruno Latour's work (see Actor Network Theory and Science and Technology Studies). Datafication played an important role in the BA DS courses "Surveillance Society" and "What is a Digital Society?". In "What is a Digital Society", technological determinism, which is often linked with the belief in the neutrality of technology, was critically discussed and contrasted with the interdisciplinary approaches of _Science and technology studies (STS)_.
Mejias, U. A. & Couldry, N. (2019). [Datafication](https://doi.org/10.14763/2019.4.1428). Internet Policy Review, 8(4). Mejias, U. A. & Couldry, N. (2019). [Datafication](https://doi.org/10.14763/2019.4.1428). Internet Policy Review, 8(4).
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Theoretical approaches concerning the "**death of data**" were a tutorial topic in the BA DS course "Making Your Own Online Presence". On the one hand, "death of data" relates to data loss or deletion motivated by infrastructural change, political decisions, or individual users' "**right to be forgotten**" (Fichtelman, 2018). On the other hand, "death of data" is a concept in positivist versus poststructuralist debates on what data are in the first place and who has the power or the right to create them. In these debates, researchers discuss whether the existence of data depends on specific infrastructures or a theory that “acknowledges them as data” ([St. Pierre & Adams](https://journals-sagepub-com.mu.idm.oclc.org/doi/10.1177/1532708613487882#bibr25-1532708613487882), 2011, p. 621). Theoretical approaches concerning the "**death of data**" were a tutorial topic in the BA DS course "Making Your Own Online Presence". On the one hand, "death of data" relates to data loss or deletion motivated by infrastructural change, political decisions, or individual users' "**right to be forgotten**" (Fichtelman, 2018). On the other hand, "death of data" is a concept in positivist versus poststructuralist debates on what data are in the first place and who has the power or the right to create them. In these debates, researchers discuss whether the existence of data depends on specific infrastructures or a theory that “acknowledges them as data” ([St. Pierre & Adams](https://journals-sagepub-com.mu.idm.oclc.org/doi/10.1177/1532708613487882#bibr25-1532708613487882), 2011, p. 621).
Fichtelman, C. A. (2018). _Right to be forgotten: a legal research guide_ (Ser. Legal research guides, volume 73). William S. Hein & Co. Fichtelman, C. A. (2018). _Right to be forgotten: a legal research guide_ (Ser. Legal research guides, volume 73). William S. Hein & Co.
Koro-Ljungberg, M., MacLure, M., & Denzin, N. K. (2013). [“the death of data?”](https://doi.org/10.1177/1532708613487882) Cultural Studies :left_right_arrow: Critical Methodologies, 13(4), 353–356.
Koro-Ljungberg, M., MacLure, M., & Denzin, N. K. (2013). [“the death of data?”](https://doi.org/10.1177/1532708613487882) Cultural Studies ↔ Critical Methodologies, 13(4), 353–356.
St. Pierre, Adams E. (2011). “Post qualitative research: The critique and the coming after.” In Denzin N. K., Lincoln Y. S. (Eds.), _Handbook of qualitative research_, 4/e (pp. 611-626). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. St. Pierre, Adams E. (2011). “Post qualitative research: The critique and the coming after.” In Denzin N. K., Lincoln Y. S. (Eds.), _Handbook of qualitative research_, 4/e (pp. 611-626). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
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**Digital activism** as a contemporary form of collective action is also known as cyberactivism and comprises forms of group activism that rely on digital media/platforms. Digital activism was discussed in the BA DS course "What is a Digital Society?", which also mentioned **data activism** as an activism sub-culture closely linked with the hacker and open-source movements. **Digital activism** as a contemporary form of collective action is also known as cyberactivism and comprises forms of group activism that rely on digital media/platforms. Digital activism was discussed in the BA DS course "What is a Digital Society?", which also mentioned **data activism** as an activism sub-culture closely linked with the hacker and open-source movements.
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The **digital divide** concept concerns the gap between demographics and regions that have access to modern **information and communications technology** (ICT) and those that have restricted access or no access at all. Theories of the digital divide try to systematically analyse why this gap occurs and how it can be closed in the future. The four most prominent theories are the **Adoption-Diffusion Theory** (ADT), van Dijk's **Theory of Digital Technology Access and Societal Impacts**, the **Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology** (UTAUT), and the **Spatially Aware Technology Utilization Model** (SATUM). The **digital divide** concept concerns the gap between demographics and regions that have access to modern **information and communications technology** (ICT) and those that have restricted access or no access at all. Theories of the digital divide try to systematically analyse why this gap occurs and how it can be closed in the future. The four most prominent theories are the **Adoption-Diffusion Theory** (ADT), van Dijk's **Theory of Digital Technology Access and Societal Impacts**, the **Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology** (UTAUT), and the **Spatially Aware Technology Utilization Model** (SATUM).
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**Digitalisation** is the coordinated use of digital technologies in different fields of human life. Discussing digitalisation from a social sciences perspective implies the analysis of social practices that come with an increased reliance on digital infrastructures. Such practices were covered in the BA DS course "What is a digital society?". Effects of digitalisation on political structures, political participation and democratic practices were the focus of the course "Digitalisation and Politics". **Digitalisation** is the coordinated use of digital technologies in different fields of human life. Discussing digitalisation from a social sciences perspective implies the analysis of social practices that come with an increased reliance on digital infrastructures. Such practices were covered in the BA DS course "What is a digital society?". Effects of digitalisation on political structures, political participation and democratic practices were the focus of the course "Digitalisation and Politics".
**Digital transformation** as a process relates to introducing digital technology into an organization or social group. Common goals for its implementation are to improve efficiency, value or innovation. Digital transformation as a theoretical approach analyses strategies businesses, governments or NGOs apply to link technological change with cultural, managerial, or procedural developments of the organization as a whole. **Digital transformation** as a process relates to introducing digital technology into an organization or social group. Common goals for its implementation are to improve efficiency, value or innovation. Digital transformation as a theoretical approach analyses strategies businesses, governments or NGOs apply to link technological change with cultural, managerial, or procedural developments of the organization as a whole.
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**Digital literacy** describes the skills which people need to "[live, learn, and work in a society where communication and access to information is increasingly through digital technologies like internet platforms, social media, and mobile device](https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/studysmart/home/study_skills_guides/digital_literacy/what_is_digital_literacy)." (Western Sydney University) In this sense, digital literacy is connected with broader concepts of **media literacy**. **Digital literacy** describes the skills which people need to "[live, learn, and work in a society where communication and access to information is increasingly through digital technologies like internet platforms, social media, and mobile device](https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/studysmart/home/study_skills_guides/digital_literacy/what_is_digital_literacy)." (Western Sydney University) In this sense, digital literacy is connected with broader concepts of **media literacy**.
According to [eurostat](https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics-explained/index.php?title=Glossary:Digital_literacy) Links to an external site., digital literacy comprises five competence areas and 21 digital competencies, including "information and **data literacy**, communication and collaboration, digital content creation, safety, and problem-solving". **Data literacy** is the ability to make sense of data, to contextualise them, and to critically apply them. According to [eurostat](https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics-explained/index.php?title=Glossary:Digital_literacy) Links to an external site., digital literacy comprises five competence areas and 21 digital competencies, including "information and **data literacy**, communication and collaboration, digital content creation, safety, and problem-solving". **Data literacy** is the ability to make sense of data, to contextualise them, and to critically apply them.
Digital literacy and data literacy were addressed in the BA DS courses "What is a digital society?" and "Regulating the Digital". Digital literacy and data literacy were addressed in the BA DS courses "What is a digital society?" and "Regulating the Digital".
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