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This course will examine social media with a focus on how digital media technology plays a significant role on the construction of social identities, interpersonal, organizational relationships and societal trending. Students will explore the shared ideological principles between social media platforms and usage. Students will examine the commercial and professional use of social media technology and how it enables the formation of digital communities. Students will engage in active debates on ethical problems social media technologies. The course will require students to communicate through social media and to construct a digital presence that positions them for success. Pre-requisite(s): MES 104, COM 105, ENG 101, ENG 201 with a grade of a "C" or better or equivalent as determined by advisor. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

This course is an introduction to media and communications over the past century. Students will examine the influence that media have on attitudes, trends, and society’s perception of various forms of diversity. Students will research how forms of media impact ethics, patterns in business, social, and political communication across different communities. Students will examine living in the age of media and how the communications landscape has changed society and how individual communication styles evolve. Students will apply this knowledge and examine their own personal communications style through multiple media forms to identify possibilities for personal and professional growth. Pre-requisite(s): MES 104, COM 105 ,ENG 101, and ENG 201 with a grade of C or better or equivalent as determined by advisor. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours