LACS1015 Online Cultures and Technology-Mediated Communication (5 cr)

Content

This course introduces the students to contemporary technologically mediated communication and online cultures. The course addresses global online cultures with specific attention on social and participatory media as communicative practices. Students will explore emerging online cultures and how culture is discursively (re)constructed in online settings. Throughout the course, students will critically evaluate ethical issues related to technology-mediated communication and the Internet.

Completion methods

Lectures, exam.

Assessment details

Passing the course requires completion of all required assignments in line with stated learning outcomes. Grade-specific assessment criteria are introduced in the course.

After completing the course, the student will be able to:

• understand the significance of technology-mediated communication from a sociocultural perspective

• identify and analyze the history and global development of communication technology with a focus on the Internet

• recognize and critically evaluate how culture is discursively (re)constructed in online contexts

• identify and analyze ethical issues related to online communication in local and global settings. 

A selected set of articles.