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Social Media: Digital Identity & the Virtual Community
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Program
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Dates: 7/17/25 - 11/8/25
Social Media: Digital Identity & the Virtual Community
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: CEA CAPA Buenos Aires Center
Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Primary Subject Area: Sociology
Other Subject Area: Communication
Instruction in: English
Course Code: SOC321
Transcript Source: University of New Haven
Course Details: Level 300
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 45
DESCRIPTION
Digital media and networked audiences have deeply changed the way we interact and communicate with others. This course focuses on the changing social media landscape in terms of online expression, social networking, identity management, community building, and citizen journalism, while enabling students to experiment and reflect on how these practices impact self and community.
The course requires active participation of students and a willingness to immerse themselves in social media practices, as much of the class discussion and activity takes place in social cyberspaces. After completing the course, students will be able not only to reflect on the impact of social media in their daily lives, but also to tackle both the opportunities and the challenges presented ahead in terms of communication, community building, and personal branding.
*This course is cross-listed as COM 351.
The course requires active participation of students and a willingness to immerse themselves in social media practices, as much of the class discussion and activity takes place in social cyberspaces. After completing the course, students will be able not only to reflect on the impact of social media in their daily lives, but also to tackle both the opportunities and the challenges presented ahead in terms of communication, community building, and personal branding.
*This course is cross-listed as COM 351.