Social networking has as long history as human civilization itself. In today's online environment, Twitter and Facebook have altered the social landscape. Students will explore the historical, theoretical, and practical aspects of social networking, and study its contexts and social issues such as bullying, anonymity, addiction, anxiety, and narcissism.

Antirequisite(s): The former MIT 2374F/G, Digital Communication 2200F/G.

Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.