Social Media & Society (COMM 273)

Term: 2020-2021 Spring Term

Faculty

Nora Madison-KlangShow MyInfo popup for Nora Madison-Klang

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Schedule

Mon-Wed, 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM (1/25/2021 - 5/7/2021) Location: W OLC NN

Description

Examines the relationship between society and the current platforms of computer-mediated communication technologies known as ?social media? including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Snapchat and more. The purpose of this class is to develop methods of analysis and critical thinking in order to understand the impact of social media on all facets of our personal, political, professional and media environments. To do this, we will draw from a broad range of social theory, communication theory, and cultural studies to critically evaluate the impact of social media on relationships, activism, branding, politics, news media, and identity. Students will also gain basic practical social media skills: understanding the landscape, learning ?best practices,? and using different social media technologies throughout the class to create and propagate content.