41-2115 People Power and Social Media

This course will involve students in the practice of civic engagement utilizing radio and new media. When deciding on content, radio producers are required to problem-solve, using current events for inquiry, knowledge and analysis. The strategies for making these decisions include application, reflection and evaluation. This course combines opportunities for students to collaborate in groups to research an issue, develop concentrated knowledge on an ” issue specific topic, encourage creative and critical thinking, analysis and application by informing their opinions for audio media features, social action, podcasts and/or blogs.

3 Credits
PREREQUISITES: 52-1151 Writing and Rhetoric I