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Jour 310: Social Media in Society

Meek School of Journalism & New Media

This class takes a critical approach to understanding the relationship between society and social media. The course will explore the development of social media by situating them in broader social, political, historical, and business contexts. We will examine how the emergence of social media technologies are discussed, the ethical and legal challenges surrounding these technologies, and how social media affect various aspects of our lives including our social relationships, identity, privacy, and work.

3 Credits

Instruction Type(s)

  • Lecture: Lecture for Jour 310
  • Lecture: Compressed Video for Jour 310
  • Lecture: Web-based Lecture for Jour 310

Subject Areas

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