COM 465 - Participatory Culture/Iden*AEH

Credits: 4

Participatory culture serves as a reflection of a world that is increasingly immersed in popular culture. This course explores the communication dimensions of self and others through examination of performance and perception of a variety of participatory cultures, such as fans, bloggers, and gamers. By assessing the cultural aspects of participatory culture involving pleasure, power, and identity, students are exposed to a host of perspectives that are likely very different from their own. Through a variety of self-reflective assignments and activities, students practice expressing themselves with sensitivity and empathy, valued skills that are applicable to most professions. Must have senior standing to register for this course.

General Education Core: Aesthetics & Humanities
Course Attributes: AEH,C,CIVI,COMM,CRIT,DPD,INQ