SMED 101 - Social Media: Practice & Study

Institution:

Coastal Carolina University

Subject:

Social Media

Description:

(3 credits) This course introduces the study of social media and online communication platforms, including their development and uses over time. Students learn both how current social media platforms and tools can be used to promot and spread information, ideas, and content for personal, social, political, or branding purposes, and how their uses have impacted individuals, institutions, and society. Topics may include social media history, industry, ethics, and design, as well as impacts on interpersonal communication, relationships, identity, business, entertainment, sports, health, journalism, and democracy. Offered as needed

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Department: Interdisciplinary Studies; CEEB: 5837;

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.coastal.edu

Phone Number:

(843) 347-3161

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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