[Air-L] Media studies syllabus / teaching ideas?

[Joyojeet Pal]

I teach a UG class on Social Media and Politics, it's a practice based
class so slightly light on reading, but the syllabus is public if needed
(and I always welcome suggestions for new readings!)

https://joyojeet.people.si.umich.edu/SI311.pdf

On Sat, Sep 16, 2023 at 7:43 AM Jeff via Air-L <air-l at listserv.aoir.org>
wrote:

> Dear friends and colleagues,
>
> I am teaching some new undergraduate Media Studies courses this year. I was
> wondering whether anyone would be willing to share their materials or
> syllabi. As there is probably a lot of overlap between the courses that
> AoIR members teach, it would be interesting to hear what other people do:
> Is there a particular textbook that is useful? Is there a set of core
> readings that is typically assigned in these types of classes? Any ideas
> for activities that work well in lecture-style settings for undergrad
> students? Here are the courses that I'm working on:
>
> Introduction to New Media: This wide-ranging course covers the contemporary
> social, economic, and political implications of the Internet. Key topics
> include digital politics, the risks of AI, data ethics, and misinformation.
> The aim is to provide students with an understanding of the main
> contemporary issues regarding the societal implications of the internet
> while framing these with core theories from Media Studies, Communication,
> and Information Studies.
>
> Economic implications of the Internet: This course covers the impact of the
> internet on various sectors, including but not limited to, retail, banking,
> finance, and travel. It covers both practical changes and shifts in norms
> and theory engendered by the internet. It covers the main ways in which
> companies adopt and use digital technologies.
>
> I’m still in the very early process of designing these courses, so would be
> very happy for any input so that it doesn’t feel as though I am reinventing
> the wheel. I’ll also share back when the courses take shape. Looking
> forward to hearing what you do!
>
> Jeff
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