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Psychology of Social Media (PSY 253)

Term: 2019-2020 Spring

Schedule

Wed, 12:40 PM - 3:10 PM (2/5/2020 - 5/6/2020) Location: CHARL HOOD 1302

Description

This course provides a psychological foundation for understanding the pervasive and expanding nature of social media and how digital experiences shape, inform and impact individuals and collective lives. Drawing from a broad range of theoretical perspectives, we explore the personality, identity, emotional and belonging needs in the online world, social media and social/political movements on the internet.