Social Media, Platforms and Power (INST0079)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Teaching department: Information Studies
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: N/A
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module unpacks the consequences of social media for both the individual and society at large. Using a series of social media platforms as case studies, students will be introduced to fundamental debates surrounding issues of power, information and communication within contemporary social networking practices. Students will further critically analyse how these concepts continue to change our understandings of ourselves and the world in which we live. Specific themes may听include:

Misinformation
Digital Labour and Digital Capitalism
Digital Relationship Cultures and Consent
Influencer Culture and Like Economies
Social Media in the Post-Pandemic Era

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 100% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 23
Module leader: Dr Kaitlyn Regehr
Who to contact for more information: s.davenport@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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