Communications Studies 421, is a three-credit senior-level course that focuses on how people communicate on the Internet. The course is organized to lead in concentric circles outward from the self. It begins with an exploration of the intrapersonal—how people construct and represent themselves on the Internet. It then moves to the interpersonal—how people relate to one another and form communities on the Internet. It ends by examining the transpersonal—how people use the Internet for spiritual purposes. The course relies on recent research to explore issues and concerns about this new medium. Questions about ethics on the Web, about the gendered use of technology, about Web addiction, and about the changing nature of work and play are among those considered in this exploration into the complex relations between human beings and communication technology.
We strongly encourage you to explore the websites identified below. They contain statistics and analyses that you will find interesting and useful as you work through Communication Studies 421. |
Required Readings |
Sterling, B. (February, 1993). Short History of the Internet |