MEDIA 230
Online Media and Democracy
Please note: this is archived course information from 2018 for MEDIA 230.
Description
Examines the relationships between new media technologies and democracy. This course explores the ways in which technology can enhance, inhibit or reshape democracy. In particular, the course investigates the impact of digital media in light of recent political events around the world, including protest movements and uprisings, political campaigns, and conflicts over freedom of expression, censorship and surveillance.
Availability 2018
Not taught in 2018
Lecturer(s)
TBA
Points
MEDIA 230: 15 points
Prerequisites
15 points from COMMS 100, 104, FTVMS 100, 101, 110, MEDIA 101 and 45 points in BA courses
Restrictions
FTVMS 230, FTVMS 330, MEDIA 330