POL 306 - Social Media and Politics, 3 credit hours

Prerequisite(s): Core Math
This course examines the impact of information technology on politics, including public opinion; campaigns and elections; social capital; political participation, information gathering and political knowledge; social movements; collective action; and security. Importantly, this course will draw on cutting-edge research in political science, communications, sociology, and computer science to examine important political phenomena from a variety of perspectives.