OSUN Theme: Democratic Practice
Clicks, Likes, Shares, Votes: Media and Democracy in the Social Media Age
Term: June 12, 2023 – July 7, 2023Level: 200-Level
Day/Time: M/W/F 9:00 AM EST - 11:30 AM EST
All Summer Courses are accredited through Bard College.
The impact of social networks on traditional media and democracy has become a major concern, leading to extensive research and the emergence of a new field. This course aims to provide an overview of the most recent research on the intersection of media and democracy, from a social media perspective, covering topics such as disinformation, political participation, protests, hate speech, political advertising, and media regulation.
Credits: 3 U.S./6 ECTS