Comm 345 New Media and Society: Problems and Debates

We live in a world increasingly characterized by changes in media technology. As media and tech evolve, so does the relationship between media, technology and society. From twitter news feeds to smart cities, new media has infiltrated nearly all aspects of life. Through an interrogation of the social, political economic, and cultural landscape through which these new media develop and operate, students will understand the history, productive forces, impacts, and challenges associated with the new mediascape within which we currently live.