Computer

Essay 1350-1650 words.

“An actant in modern computing does not act in isolation.” Discuss.

To achieve this:

Select TWO computing news stories of your choice, published anytime between 01/09/2015 and 01/02/2016.
Analyse these using Actor Network Theory.

Your analysis should be written as an essay, and include the following points:

Describe why Actor Network Theory is a relevant theory for studying computing.

· Name and categorise the actants in your stories. Describe how they are “acting” in the
assemblage.

· Discuss how these actions can enhance management functions.

· Outline what larger issues/questions these actions raise. To achieve this, compare and contrast
the viewpoints of a range of theorists and critics explored throughout the module.

· Conclude by summarising how your answers relate to the statement “An actant in modern computing
does not act in isolation.”