Social Media and #sociology
Course Description: How is Twitter changing the world? What does your Facebook status have to do with the economy? Is Instagram affecting our relationships? Social media is playing an ever-increasing role in our daily lives, and yet we rarely stop and think about the implications of these sites for society. In this course we will dive into the world of social media by tapping into our "sociological imagination" - a way of understanding the relationship between our individual experiences and the larger social context. We will examine the effects that social media is having on politics, culture, economics, and interpersonal relationships. Throughout the course, you will both generate and analyze content on social media, engaging as scholars in the emerging field of "digital sociology." Topics covered in the class will include: social movements, friendship and intimacy, inequality, and crime and social control.
About Daniel
- I spent a summer playing banjo on street corners in Washington DC.
- I taught 3rd grade for two years
- I am extremely proud of being from North Carolina!
