Computer Mediated Communication (COMM 318)

Term: 2020-2021 - FALL

Faculty

Malcolm JasonShow MyInfo popup for Malcolm Jason

Malcolm.Jason@uj.edu

Hello! My name is Mal Jason. I am an Assistant Professor and Chair for the Department of Communication Studies at UJ, as well as an adjunct faculty member for the Professional Studies program. I study rhetoric, religion, and their intersection in public discourse. I love working with students and learning new things every day. I am always excited to chat with students, so please always feel free to reach out to me!

Office Hours:

• Monday:       9:00a - 9:45a // 1:00p - 2:45p
• Tuesday:      8:45a - 9:30a // 2:15p - 2:45p
• Wednesday: 9:00a - 9:45a // 1:00p - 2:45p
• Thursday:    8:45a - 9:30a // 2:15p - 2:45p
• Friday:        9:00a - 9:45a // 1:00p - 2:45p

Office Number: 701-252-3467 (ext. 5578)

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Schedule

Tue-Thu, 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM (8/24/2020 - 12/17/2020) Location: MAIN FOSS 116

Description

This introductory course will explore how we communicate via technology. How has computer mediated communications affected interpersonal relationships? How has the Internet formed virtual communities that might not have become possible in the "real world"? How has language evolved because of the Internet? This class will introduce students to CMC theoretical perspectives as well as analyze problems and arguments that arise from CMC. We will survey different venues such as message boards, blogs, chat room, instant messaging, email, etc. Students will be introduced to scholarship in these areas to understand the importance of emerging new media. Offered: Fall.