[SIGCIS-Members] Pointers for Intro-Level History(ies) of Computing

[Eric Kaltman]

Greetings,

I'm gearing up to teach an inaugural 100-level undergraduate course on the
history of computing in the History, Classics and Religion department at
the University of Alberta this Winter.

I've been reviewing the SIGCIS syllabus repository (thanks for having that
available!) for potential readings, but also wanted to see if anyone on the
list has had success with intro undergraduate history of computing
recently. The most recent syllabus is from 2016, and I'm looking to find
ways to integrate a range of topics that might be relevant to students
(from brief histories of AI, innovation / maintenance, diverse
representation, gender/queer theories of technology, etc.)

I was also thinking of potentially including popular cultural
representations / journalistic readings related to computing cultures (Kill
It with Fire, Halt and Catch Fire [lots of fire apparently?]), but due to
the limitations of life have not had any time to validate those less
academic offerings.

Any thoughts or advice would be greatly appreciated. I just moved back into
a humanities department after spending five years teaching in computer
science, so I'll be working to remember / relearn this with the students as
well.

Best,
Eric
-- 
Dr. Eric Kaltman, Assistant Professor
Software History Futures and Technologies (SHFT) Group
https://www.shft.group
Media and Technology Studies / History
University of Alberta
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