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Archived Version 2018 - 2019

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NFQ level 9 Credit Rating 10
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description

The module examines the development and direction of social media, its impact on political, economic and social life and the implications for journalism and civic engagement.

Learning Outcomes




Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture22Lecturer
Seminars11Seminars
Assignment Completion100Assignmewnt
Independent Study117Self-directed learning
Total Workload: 250

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment% Examination Weight%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable
Indicative Reading List

  • Chadiwck, A. and Howard, P. (eds.): 2010, The Routledge Handbook of Internet Politics, Routledge,
  • Downing, John (ed.): 2010, Encyclopedia of Social Movement Media, Sage,
  • Boehlert: 2009, Bloggers on the Bus How the internet changed politics and the press, Free Press,
  • Harfoush, Rahaf: 2009, Yes We Did! An Inside Look at how Social Media Built the Obama Brand., New Riders,
  • Negrine, R. and Stanyer, J.: 2007, The Political Communications Reader, Routledge,
Other Resources

None
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