Social Media in a Global Context

General

Prefix

LIB

Course Number

290

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

University Library

Description

Examines social media, its impact on global cultural evolution, and its use in research, analysis, and communication.

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

Yes

MN Goal Designation(s)

08

Cultural Diversity

Yes

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Demonstrate an awareness of their connection to other cultures through social media and determine the development, scope, and impact of social media on the individual and society.

Outcome

Compare and examine political, economic, social, educational, and cultural factors which affect social media in different environments.

Outcome

Identify how social media affects cultural, local, state, and international relations.

Outcome

Collect information about selected international issues and associated organizations, and integrate their research findings into problem solving using social media for a cultural, local, state, or international organization.

Outcome

Determine and evaluate their individual role in global cultural development through social media, and analyze current social media practices of individuals, organizations and governments.