Spring 2016 Course Offerings

COMM 342 - Internet-Based Social Networks

Description

Hours: Three hours lecture per week Description: Explores the ongoing evolution of Internet based social networks using an interdisciplinary approach. Incorporates research from sociology, computer science, media studies, and philosophy to understand Internet based social networks, cultural and structural conditions of online communication, virtual identity construction, management of digital media, and the impact online social networks have on various institutions of society.

Meeting Information

Info current as 11/20/2024
Days Times Room Meeting Dates Instructor
TTH  4:30 PM  -  5:45 PM  Sierra Hall 1131 1/23/2016 - 5/27/2016 Brian Thoms

Status: Open
Class Number: 2222
Session: Regular Academic Session
Units: 3.00
Class Components: Lecture
Career: Undergraduate
Dates: 1/23/2016 - 5/27/2016
Grading: Letter Grade

Class Availability

Information below is 24 hours old.
Enrollment Total: 23
Available Seats: 1
Wait List Capacity: 5
Wait List Total: 0

Textbook / Other Materials

Status: Required
ISBN: 9780199702138
Title: Understanding Social Networks : Theories, Concepts
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Author: Kadushin

Status: Required
ISBN: 9780123822307
Title: Analyzing Social Media Networks with NodeXL
Publisher: Elsevier
Author: Hansen

Status: Required
ISBN: 9780195379471
Title: Understanding Social Networks
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Author: Kadushin

Status: Required
ISBN: 9780123822291
Title: Analyzing Social Media Networks with MS NodeXL
Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann Publishers
Author: Hansen

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Enrollment Information

  • Upper Division
  • D: Social Perspectives
  • UDIGE: Interdisciplinary
  • B4: Computers and Information Technology

Notes

Cross-listed course