FSS:ZUR396 Social Groups on the Internet - Course Information

ZUR396 Social Groups on the Internet

Extent and Intensity

1/1/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).

Teacher(s)

doc. Mgr. et Mgr. Hana Macháčková, Ph.D. (lecturer)

Guaranteed by

doc. Mgr. et Mgr. Hana Macháčková, Ph.D.
Department of Media Studies and Journalism – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: Ing. Bc. Pavlína Brabcová
Supplier department: Department of Media Studies and Journalism – Faculty of Social Studies

Timetable

Mon 11:30–13:00 Studio 527

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/20, only registered: 0/20

fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with

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Course objectives

The course focuses on the social life on the internet, specifically with regard to the group processes evaluated from the psychological and sociological perspectives. The goal is to present the potential and role of internet for the social sphere.

Learning outcomes

The students will acquire following knowledge important for: - reflection of the role of the internet for current social life - depict this role on both micro and macro level - identify specific groups for whom internet brings diverse risks and benefits

Syllabus

• 1) Internet as a social environment: An introduction 2) Theoretical perspectives applied in research on internet and group behavior 3) Internet in the context of globalization. Implications for social capital. Digital divide 4) The role of sociodemographic factors: Age, SES, etnicity, gender, or sexuality 5) The dvelopmental perspective. Mediation and regulation of internet use. Potential for identity developemnt, relationships, developmental tasks. 6) Online communities and social network sites. Communication across different channels and platforms - the role for group involvement. 7) Internet as political and public space. 8) Subcultures and interest-groups online. 9) Risky online groups. 10) Internet as a source of information and materials. Role for development in culture and marketing. 11) Final presentations

Literature

recommended literature
• LORENTZ, Pascaline, David ŠMAHEL, Monika METYKOVÁ and Michelle WRIGHT. Living in the Digital Age. Self-Presentation, Networking, Playing, and Participating in Politics. 1st ed. Brno: Masarykova univerzita. 218 pp. ISBN 978-80-210-7810-9. 2015. info
• A networked self : identity, community and culture on social network sites. Edited by Zizi Papacharissi. New York: Routledge. vii, 328. ISBN 9780415801812. 2010. info
• PAPACHARISSI, Zizi. A private sphere : democracy in a digital age. Malden, MA: Polity. vi, 200. ISBN 9780745645254. 2010. info
• JENKINS, Henry. Convergence culture : where old and new media collide. 1st published in paperback. London: New York University Press. xi, 353. ISBN 9780814742952. 2008. info
• NORRIS, Pippa. Digital divide : civic engagement, information poverty, and the Internet worldwide. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. xv, 303. ISBN 0521002230. 2001. URL info
• BUCKINGHAM, David. After the death of childhood : growing up in the age of electronic media. 1st pub. Cambridge: Polity Press. vii, 245. ISBN 9780745619323. 2000. info
• CASTELLS, Manuel. The rise of the network society. 2nd ed. Malden: Blackwell. xxix, 594. ISBN 9780631221401. 2000. info

Teaching methods

The course is based on lectures and seminars, in which students present and discuss own work. Lectures, group discussions, presentations.

Assessment methods

Students will receive the credit upon their attendance (min 75%), presented materials (2 presentation during the course) and seminar work.

Language of instruction

Czech

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