This course addresses the research process, information lifecycle, and the challenges related to the discovery of reliable, relevant information in an increasingly complex global context. We will also explore current issues related to information literacy such as the ethics and economics of intellectual property, data mining and privacy concerns, social justice and information access, and media literacies. Students are expected to critically engage with their roles as both content consumers and producers. Students will select articles which relate either to an information literacy topic or coursework in their major area of study, in close consultation with the instructor.