COM 125 - Social Media

This course introduces students to the contexts and forms of social media. Students become familiar with a range of social media tools, analyze and discuss their uses and implications, and develop hands on participation literacy.

After completing this course, students will be able to:

Discuss the history of Social Media and the most current platforms.
Evaluate and compare the appropriateness of social media tools for particular uses.
Identify and analyze current social media issues and controversies.
Create and curate social media content.
Build professional networks and a personal brand using social media tools.
Consider ethical implications and apply ethical decision making in the field of social media.
Critically reflect on professional practice.

Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101.
General Education Elective(s): Humanities

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