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Cursus: CI3V18101
CI3V18101
Social Media in context
Cursus informatie
CursuscodeCI3V18101
Studiepunten (EC)7,5
Cursusdoelen
By the end of the course the student is able to:
 
•          adopt a critical and analytical attitude towards popular discourse on the use and impact of social media. [exam 1]
•          analyze the interface of an online platform (based on the affordance theory and using semiotics). [exam 2]
•          write a report that is scientifically sound and according to academic conventions on the design and results of an interface analysis. [exam 2]
•          characterize the political, economic, social and / or cultural context in which online platforms operate. [exam 3]
•          independently find, process and assess relevant professional literature in the field of use and the role of social media [exam 3] 
•          develop a well-founded argument on the use and/or impact of online platforms. [exam 3]
 
Inhoud
Social media are an important part of our daily life, both in private and professional context. Platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube are so well established in everyday life and increasingly shape how we communicate and relate to others. How do they structure relations between users and users to commercial and public institutions? Has the power relationship between producer and consumer indeed shifted to the side of the latter, as is often claimed? How do the principles of online platforms affect public values?
 
In this second course of the In-depth Courses Digital Communication students study online platforms, and learn to critically analyze the technological, economic and socio-cultural infrastructure that underlie the typical linguistic and audiovisual patterns of online expressions.

LAS and TCS students who follow this course as part of the core curriculum of their major, need to complete a compulsory preparation course/assignment. See for more information: https://tcs.sites.uu.nl/

Early Exit option for international exchange students (5 ECTS)
 
Exchange students who are required to return to their home university before January, are allowed to choose an Early Exit option for this course. The Early Exit option means that students can finish the course before Christmas break, receiving 5 ECTS for the course. Students must make arrangements with the course coordinator at the start of the course.
 
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