COMM408

042565

This course will introduce students to theories and research investigating the social psychological, political and economic implications of social media use by drawing from scholarship in the fields such as communication, political science, journalism, and marketing. Students will be reading both classic and current research in this area while paying particular attention to distinguishing what is new or enduring about social media practices. Through intense reading, discussion and research, by the end of the semester, students will gain a comprehensive theoretical and practical understanding of social media practices as well as social media-related research skills.

GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E

Undergraduate