Digital Media Human Relationships

AY2019/2020 Semester 2

1. The nature of communication via Information and Communication Technology. 2. Theories of computer-mediated communication (the cues-filtered-out theories, Walther?s social information processing theory; social identification/deindividuation model, hyperpersonal model). 3. Impression formation online. 4. Impression management online. 5. Relationship development and online dating. 6. Organizations and technology. 7. Virtual groups. 8. Social support online. Intergroup relations and hate groups online. Social technologies and Web 2.0.