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Our world is being transformed by media technologies that change how we interact with one another and perceived the world around us. These changes are all rooted in communication practices, and their consequences touch on almost all aspects of life. In
COMM 1 we will examine the effects of media technologies on psychological life, on industry, and on communities local and global through theorizing and demonstrations and critiques of a wide range of communication products and services.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 5
COMM 104W: Reporting, Writing, and Understanding the News
Techniques of news reporting and writing. The value and role of news in democratic societies. Gateway class to journalism. Prerequisite for all
COMM 177/277 classes. Limited enrollment. Preference to COMM majors.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: WAY-CE
Instructors:
Brenner, R. (PI)
;
Zacharia, J. (PI)
COMM 108: Media Processes and Effects (COMM 208)
(Graduate students register for
COMM 208.) The process of communication theory construction including a survey of social science paradigms and major theories of communication. Recommended: 1 or
PSYCH 1.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-SocSci, WAY-SI
COMM 125: Perspectives on American Journalism (AMSTUD 125, COMM 225)
An examination of American journalism, focusing on how news is produced, distributed, and financially supported. Emphasis on current media controversies and puzzles, and on designing innovations in discovering and telling stories. (Graduate students register for
COMM 225.)
Terms: Aut
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-SocSci, WAY-SI
Instructors:
Hamilton, J. (PI)
;
Gibson, A. (TA)
COMM 153B: Free Speech, Democracy and the Internet (COMM 253B)
Crosslisted with
LAW 7082. This course will cover contemporary challenges to democracy presented by the Internet. Topics will include disinformation, polarization, hate speech, media transformation, election integrity, and legal regulation of internet platforms in the U.S. and abroad. Guest speakers from academia and industry will present on these topics in each class session, followed by a discussion. Students will be responsible for one-page papers each week on the readings and a research paper to be turned in at the fall paper deadline. Students can take the seminar for either 2 or 3 units, depending on the research paper length. This class is limited to 30 students, with an effort made to have students from SLS (20 students will be selected by lottery) and 10 non-law students by consent of instructor. Elements used in grading: Attendance, Class Participation, Written Assignments, Final Paper.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 2-3
Instructors:
Persily, N. (PI)
COMM 158: Censorship and Propaganda (COMM 258)
While the internet and other digital technologies have amplified the voice of ordinary citizens, the power of governments and other large organizations to control and to manipulate information is increasingly apparent. In this course, we will examine censorship and propaganda in the age of the internet and social media. What constitutes censorship and propaganda in the digital age? Who conducts censorship and propaganda, and how? What are the consequences and effects of censorship and propaganda in this era of information proliferation? How have censorship and propaganda changed from previous eras? Students will take a hands-on, project-based approach to exploring these questions.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: WAY-SI
Instructors:
Pan, J. (PI)
;
Muise, D. (TA)
COMM 177B: BigLocal Journalism: a project-based class (COMM 277B)
This class will tackle data-driven journalism, in collaboration with other academic and journalistic partners.nThe class is centered around one or more projects rooted in local data-driven journalism but with potential for regional or national journalistic stories and impact. Students work in interdisciplinary teams to negotiate for public records and data, analyze data and report out stories. Some of the work may be published by news organizations or may be used to advance data journalism projects focused on public accountability. Students will gain valuable knowledge and skills in how to negotiate for public records, how to critically analyze data for journalistic purpose and build out reporting and writing skills. Students with a background in journalism (especially data journalism), statistics, computer science, law, or public policy are encouraged to participate. Enrollment is limited. Prerequisite: consent of instructor . May be repeat for credit.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: WAY-SI
| Repeatable
2 times
(up to 10 units total)
Instructors:
Phillips, C. (PI)
COMM 195: Honors Thesis
Qualifies students to conduct communication research. Student must apply for department honors thesis program during Spring Quarter of junior year.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 5
| Repeatable
3 times
(up to 15 units total)
COMM 199: Individual Work
For students with high academic standing. May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1-5
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Bailenson, J. (PI)
;
Brenner, R. (PI)
;
Christin, A. (PI)
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Instructors:
Bailenson, J. (PI)
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Brenner, R. (PI)
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Christin, A. (PI)
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Fishkin, J. (PI)
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Hamilton, J. (PI)
;
Hancock, J. (PI)
;
Harari, G. (PI)
;
Iyengar, S. (PI)
;
Krosnick, J. (PI)
;
Migielicz, G. (PI)
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Nguyen, D. (PI)
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Pan, J. (PI)
;
Phillips, C. (PI)
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Pomerantz, G. (PI)
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Reeves, B. (PI)
;
Turner, F. (PI)
;
Wheaton, J. (PI)
;
Zacharia, J. (PI)
COMM 208: Media Processes and Effects (COMM 108)
(Graduate students register for
COMM 208.) The process of communication theory construction including a survey of social science paradigms and major theories of communication. Recommended: 1 or
PSYCH 1.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
Instructors:
Harari, G. (PI)
;
Cho, M. (TA)
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