OSUN Themes: Arts and Society; Democratic Practice
Clicks, Likes, Shares, Votes: Media and Democracy in the Social Media Age. Enrollment at capacity/applications CLOSED.
Term: June 11, 2024 – July 4, 2024Levels: 200-Level; 300-Level
Day/Time: Tuesday; Wednesday; Thursday 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT
Instructor: Darina Sarelska, American University in Bulgaria
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 US / 6 ECTS