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New Media, Identity & Self

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
MoWe 4p.m. – 5:15p.m.		 University Hall Y04-4100 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Time
MoWe 4p.m. – 5:15p.m.
Location
University Hall Y04-4100
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

This course examines individuals' exploration, construction, and expression of identity in a variety of new media spaces, and the impact of interactive media on the self and related variables. Course topics include selective self-presentation, social comparison, online self-disclosure, online disinhibition, virtual communities and support, and hashtag activism. Particular attention is devoted to exploring a variety of personal and social identities, including traditionally marginalized identities.

Prerequisites

COMM 200

Guest registration opens January 12

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

Location

University Hall Y04-4100

Enrolled / Capacity

16 / 30

Status

Closed

Instructor

Brandon Miller

Tuition*

$2065 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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