Program Overview

Media, Technology, and Society - COMM 2004

Course Description

In this course, students will examine the dynamic relationship between society and evolving media technologies. Students will explore the participatory culture of social media where users themselves become mediated entities for one another. Through hands-on work with technology, students will learn how to harness digital corpus tools to collect and analyze social media data, fostering a deep, analytical understanding of the networks and norms that shape our digitally mediated world. This course offers a substantial footing for understanding and navigating the complex interplay between media, technology, and societal structures.

Course Details

Course Code

COMM2004

Credits

3

Format and Length

• Lecture: 45 hours

Prerequisites

• ENGL 2550
• Restricted to Arts and Sciences Diploma and Open Studies

Tuition and Fees

Canadian Students

• Tuition estimate: $495
• Fees estimate: $695.50
• Total estimate: $1,190.50

International Students

• Tuition estimate: $1,497
• Fees estimate: $695.50
• Total estimate: $2,192.50

Detailed Fees

• Digital resource fee: $7.00 max per term
• Program and supplies fee: $0 max per term
• Registrarial and student service fee: $41.00 max per term
• Student technology fee: $12.00 max per term
• Students’ Association fees:
  • Health and dental plan: $386.00 per year
  • Students’ Association: $51.50 per term
  • U-Pass: $180.00 per term
  • Legal plan: $18.00 per year

Delivery

• In person
• Classroom setting with face-to-face instruction at regularly scheduled times

Term and Schedule

• Fall: Sep. 2 - Dec. 12, 2025
• Wed: 02:00 - 05:00 pm
• Class: 41007
• Section: A01
• Open Studies: Yes

Note

This course can be taken through Open Studies or through one of our many programs.