PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF THE INTERNET

PSYCH 456

Introduce classic and contemporary theories and research in the field, with an emphasis on experimental methodology. Examine the psychological study of the individual in the social world, including social interaction, motivation, attitudes, conformity, communication, leadership, personal relationships, and behavior in small groups.

COMARTS 325

Investigate the ways in which individuals use, create, and respond to media content in the context of increasingly blurred boundaries between "mass" and "interpersonal" media. We will consider social scientific theories and research on a wide array of topics, including media uses and effects with regard to social connection, learning, judgments, perceptions, stereotypes, violence, consumption, and political participation.

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.

PSYCH 930

PSYCH 711