MEDIA FLUENCY FOR THE DIGITAL AGE

JOURN 622

Provides an introduction to the literature and research on emerging communication technologies (e.g., blogs, social media, massively multiplayer games, mobile devices) and the effects of these technologies on the individual and societal levels. Illuminates the psychological, social, political, industrial, and policy implications of the use of emerging communication technologies. Become equipped with a basic social and scientific understanding of the interplay between technology, individuals, and society, and recurring issues concerning the adoption and usage of new communication technologies. Emphasizes empirical approaches to understanding these relationships, delving into contexts such as journalism, strategic communication, and the place of digital media in politics and society.

JOURN 463

Provides an overview of digital media from an objective, strategy, and tactical planning perspective within strategic communication media and promotion campaigns.

JOURN 201

How the mass media are organized and how they function in modern society; their technological basis, economic and political foundations, and social implications.

JOURN 455

Tools and platforms with which to produce professional content for publication. Examples for course topics will include social media, multimedia and other new technologies that professional communicators must master.

JOURN 678

Examines the legal and ethical questions surrounding digital media and their effects on society and individuals.