CMNS 3211: Digital Communities
Students think critically about the challenges and opportunities of community in the digital era. Through a survey of research in the fields of social media, students consider the effects of our networked culture on media participation, as well as consumer and civic engagement. Students consider the current state of digital media creation and consumption and propose and develop engaging social media strategies that help users connect, create and provide digital content for intended publics.
Learning outcomes
- Identify and explain the challenges and opportunities of community in a variety of digital media.
- Explain and evaluate ideas of connection, creativity, and collaboration unique to a variety of social media platforms.
- Assess the content creation of online users as examples of digital engagement strategies.
- Develop innovative strategies for connecting and collaborating with digital users.
- Propose and develop engaging social media strategies that help users connect, create, and provide digital content for intended publics.
Course topics
- Unit 1: Foundations of Digital Communities
- Unit 2: Participatory Culture and Spreadable Media
- Unit 3: Connection and Collaboration in Digital Spaces
- Unit 4: Strategic Social Media Development
Required text and materials
There is no required textbook for this course
Assessments
To complete this course successfully, students must achieve a passing grade of 50% or higher on the overall course.
|
Assessment |
Value |
| Assignment 1: Community Formation Case Study Analysis | 20% |
| Assignment 2: Viral Content Analysis | 20% |
| Assignment 3: Analysis Project – Platform Analysis and Strategy | 35% |
| Assignment 4: Video Reflection | 25% |
| Total | 100% |
Open Learning Faculty Member Information
An Open Learning Faculty Member is available to assist students. Students will receive the necessary contact information at the start of the course.
