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Psychology of Social Media (PSY 253)

Term: 2020-2021 Fall

Schedule

Thu, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM (9/10/2020 - 12/17/2020) Location: CHARL

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.