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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 1. recognise the impact and influence of social media on political, economic and social life; 2. demonstrate how social media affects the behaviours by citizens and governments in different parts of the world; 3. critique the impact of social media on journalism practice; 4. assess the role of social media in citizen agitation and democratic transition 5. describe the impact of new business models on the media and on journalism | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 |
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Learning Activities OutlineAlthough a recent phenomenon, social media has opened up new opportunities for journalism while also challenging the traditional understanding of public participation and potentially empowering audiences and civil society organisations by offering new platforms for free expression and social activism. This module explores the meaning of this digital public sphere, examines its impact on media and politics and critically evaluates the transformative claims for platforms like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. The module examines the theoretical and practical contexts within which social media such as Twitter, Facebook, texting and blogs exist and relate the skills of social media to trends in the political, communications and media sectors.Topics- Social Media and Democracy - Digital Journalism and Economy of New Media - Wikileaks and the right to know - Social media and political communication - Online activism and revolution - Citizen journalism; - Social media and censorship - E-government - The Business Model for Social Media | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Programme or List of Programmes |
AFU | Age Friendly University Programme |
MAP | MA in Political Communication |
MPCS | MPhil (Communications) |
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