GSOC
6211

Current Trends in Media Research

New School for Social Research: Sociology

Liberal Arts
Graduate Course
Degree Students (with Restrictions)
Current Trends in Med Research
Fall 2024
Taught By: Julia Sonnevend
Section: A

CRN: 15900

Credits: 3

This course will cover some of the most pressing issues in media research in the early twenty-first century. Discussed topics include the role of Facebook in shaping international politics and culture, the power of algorithms, the digital transformation of journalism, the increasingly online presence of children, and the challenges journalists face in illiberal contexts. We will read literature from multiple disciplines including sociology, communication studies, political science and psychology, while also discussing case studies in depth.

College: New School for Social Research (GF)

Department: Sociology (SOC)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 13

Add/Drop Deadline: September 9, 2024 (Monday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 17, 2024 (Sunday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Closed*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 11:54pm EDT 10/12/2024

Meeting Info:
Days: Monday
Times: 1:55pm - 3:45pm
Building: Johnson/Kaplan 66 West 12th
Room: 517
Date Range: 8/26/2024 - 12/15/2024