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Examines the beneficial, harmful, and always complicated implications of social media use across micro- and macro- levels of analyses. We focus on how these systems enhance and impede individual and socio-political self-expression, especially for those from marginalized populations (e.g racial/ethnic/religious minorities, immigrants, women, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, etc.). The class focuses on three primary topics: new media and social movements; new media and health; and new media and identity. Students gain both a theoretical and an applied understanding of how social media shape life in the 21st century.

Prerequisites: Not open to freshmen.

4

Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

Not open to freshmen

Level Limit

Letters and science

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Joe Walther
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COMM150 . Walther J B 6 Months Ago

Beware of him and his strict grading criteria. He will make you want to pull every strand of hair you have and make you pray almost every night before going to bed. If I could describe my experience it would be that one scene from Mean Girls where Regina is writing on her burn book. Be cautions of him, his assignments, and his form of grading.

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COMM185 . Walther J B 7 Months Ago

Joe was great! I was a little intimidated by his course at first, but it turned out to be a really fair course. The quizzes are tough, but if you read closely and take good notes, you should do well. Extra credit is really generous, and he lets you retake exams for a new grade (except the final). Pretty funny at times, too. JOE IS THE GOAT!!

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COMM185 . Walther J B 10 Months Ago

Joe is the most incredible professor I have ever had! He was so supportive and you can tell he is so passionate about what he teaches. Exams are tricky and require a lot of reading and studying, but it isn't hard to get an A if you put in the work. He's also generous with extra credit. I would definitely recommend taking his classes if you can!

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COMM185 . Walther J B 1 Year, 8 Months Ago

Joe is a very sweet man, but his lectures can get boring. His class overall is pretty easy with 3 quizzes (15pts each), simple 5pt assignments, and some extra credit. Just have to read a few articles each week and follow the lecture outlines that he gives out. Not sure if I'd go out of my way to have him again, but also wouldn't be mad if I did.

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COMM185 . Walther J B 1 Year, 8 Months Ago

Joe is an awesome professor. He is extremely helpful and cares about his students. Nonetheless this class is definitely challenging, if you pay attention in class, ask questions and attend office hours you will do fine.

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COMM185 . Walther J B 1 Year, 8 Months Ago

Joe is such a great professor! Class had 3 exams, a group quiz, and some random participation assigments. Gives 5% extra credit for sona, gives extra credit on group quiz, and curves exams.

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