New Media, Identity & Self
Course #: COMM 315, Class #: 6979, Section #: 01
Description
This course examines individuals' exploration, construction, and expression of identity in a variety of new media spaces, and the impact of interactive media on the self and related variables. Course topics include selective self-presentation, social comparison, online self-disclosure, online disinhibition, virtual communities and support, and hashtag activism. Particular attention is devoted to exploring a variety of personal and social identities, including traditionally marginalized identities.
Prerequisites
COMM 200
Course Details
Date / Time
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
MoWe 4p.m. – 5:15p.m.
Location
University Hall Y04-4100
Credits
3
Session
Regular Academic Session
Class Dates
1/26/2026 - 5/13/2026
Location
University Hall Y04-4100
Enrolled / Capacity
16 / 30
Status
Open