ESOC314
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ESOC314 - Theories of New Media
Course ID
037834
Course Description
This course will lay a foundation for theoretical analyses of how people socially create and negotiate information socially, digitally, virtually, and through AI. In addition, this course investigates a variety of approaches ranging from critical cultural studies to behavioral research, considering the differing ways to think about social life and information in contemporary times. Lastly, this class will survey the theoretical underpinnings of new media research across a variety of topic areas to include gaming, eSports, eCommerce, digital `gig labor, online communities, and networked publics.
Min Units
3
Max Units
3
Repeatable for Credit
No
Grading Basis
GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Career
Undergraduate
Course Attributes
WE - WEC (Writing Emphasis Course)
Component
Lecture
Optional Component
No