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Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation
Social Media, Society, and Ourselves
Course: IFS150

First Term: 2024 Fall
 Lecture   3.0 Credit(s)   3.0 Period(s)   3.0 Load  
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S- Standard


Description: Introduction to the role of social media in historical, social, cultural, and political contexts. Examine social media experience through the lens of creator and consumer. Analysis of the impact of social media on information and communication, including its influence on mental health, relationships, and identity formation.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe social media as a construct and its relationship to traditional media. (I, II, IV, VI)
2. Analyze the role of social media in historical, social, cultural, and political contexts. (II, IV, V, VI, VII)
3. Examine the role of content creator and the ethical and social implications of social media use. (II, III, V, VII)
4. Investigate the impact of social media on mental health, relationships, and identities in personal and professional contexts. (II, III, VII)
5. Explore experiences and perspectives with social media in relation to oneself and others. (III, VI, VII)
6. Evaluate authority of and access to social media as a source of information and communication. (IV, V, VI, VII)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Media types
   A. Traditional mass media
   B. Social media platforms
II. Contexts
   A. Historical
   B. Social
   C. Cultural
   D. Political
   E. Economical
   F. Technological
III. Roles and identities
   A. Consumer
   B. Creator
   C. Personal
   D. Professional
   E. Cultural
IV. Access
   A. Barriers
   B. Information
   C. Public discourse
V. Ethics
   A. Misinformation
   B. Disinformation
   C. Bias
   D. Privacy
   E. Big data
VI. Authority and credibility
   A. Censorship
   B. Identities
   C. Marginalized groups
   D. Use and evaluation of evidence
   E. Democratization of information and authority
   F. Source evaluation
VII. Human implications of social media
   A. Mental health and wellness
   B. Relationships
   C. Reputation
   D. Identities
   E. Marginalization of populations
   F. Culture
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: December 12, 2023

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