Course description: | Provides an overview of new and emerging media, social networks, social information networks (SIN), blogging, webcasts and podcasts. Students will explore the changes in sharing, creation and dissemination of information and knowledge; the social and cultural implications of these changes; and the relationship between writing and visual images. Students will engage not simply in writing and reading assignments applicable to the myriad media evolutions, but audio, video, graphic and photographic applications will be discussed and assimilated into the course. Likewise, students will explore the cultural, social, and ethical implications of working within these various frameworks. (Lab fee required) (S) Prerequisite: COMM 303 or 304 or 327. (S) |