COM 360 - Social Interaction in the Digital Age:,Computer-Mediated Communication

Students will learn to navigate the rapidly changing nature of communication in the digital age, deeply engaging with tools such as instant messaging, social networks, blogs and collaborative spaces online, all the while applying specific communication theories in order to determine best practices. Through reading discussion and intensive hands-on projects students will work to overcome online communication barriers and gain critical understanding of which tools are effective in which situations. Students will be required to download, access and utilize various online communication tools.
Prerequisites: COM-100 OR COM-130 AND 30 COMPLETED CREDITS OR 60 COMPLETED CREDITS
Credits: 3
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