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Communication and Participation of Civil Society in the Internet
History, Politics & International Studies Program
Madrid, Spain
Dates: mid Jan 2026 - early Jun 2026
Communication and Participation of Civil Society in the Internet
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Location: Madrid, Spain
Primary Subject Area: Sociology
Instruction in: English
Course Code: 17004
Transcript Source: Partner Institution
Course Details: Level 300, 400
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 42
DESCRIPTION
Understanding the inherent mechanisms of the massive processes of communication and civil participation in the web and other multimedia devices.
Gaining a broader knowledge of the latest community¿s information needs and participation in the media.
Ability to analyze from a theoretical standpoint the following elements: the process of formation and the sphere of action of social networks and their environment, the change produced from traditional media models (based on one-way communication) to the new communication paradigm (based on feedback and two-way interaction with the audience), the limits and determining factors that affect audience feedback, and the persistence of situations of communication and information asymmetry.
Gaining a broader knowledge of the latest community¿s information needs and participation in the media.
Ability to analyze from a theoretical standpoint the following elements: the process of formation and the sphere of action of social networks and their environment, the change produced from traditional media models (based on one-way communication) to the new communication paradigm (based on feedback and two-way interaction with the audience), the limits and determining factors that affect audience feedback, and the persistence of situations of communication and information asymmetry.