Social Media Cultures

Catalog description

In this course, students will research and study the relationship between human social interaction and media. We will consider and compare both analog and digital forms of social media. Students will apply theories from cultural studies, media studies, and communication studies to both online and offline social media in order to understand the interaction between social practices and contemporary media cultures. Students critique and assess multiple forms of social media through active engagement with social media platforms, critical response papers, and final group projects. Prerequisite: MJF 105 .