ADV 400

Group assignments are here! 

The full class website is here: http://shift.syr.edu/ click on "UIUC Students"

When does this class meet?

Tuesdays in GH 123 & Thursdays in GH 1 (computer lab) from 5p - 6:20p. You are encouraged to bring a laptop if you choose.

What are the major components of this class?

1. Practical knowledge about new media and social technologies: sessions on the recent technologies like blogs, podcasts, social networks, etc.

2. Hands-on activities with new media and social technologies: labs that have you creating content, setting up various channels, etc.

3. Current theories on why this is all happening: based on 2 books (The Long Tail, and the groundswell) and my own presentation on a brief history of broadcast and digital communication.

4. Mid-term and final project: You will have one substantial individual assignment and one substantial group assignment (project teams will be assembled on 1/24).

Is there a textbook?

No. There are recommended texts, and online materials to be reviewed in advance, but no required textbook.