Module #1 Introduction to Social Media and Cultural Change Overview of the course and exploration of the intersection of social media and cultural change
Module #2 Understanding Social Media Platforms In-depth look at popular social media platforms, their features, and user demographics
Module #3 The Evolution of Social Media History of social media, from early networking sites to modern-day platforms
Module #4 Defining Cultural Change Explanation of cultural change, its drivers, and its impact on society
Module #5 The Impact of Social Media on Identity Exploration of how social media influences self-identity, community, and belonging
Module #6 Social Media and Social Movements Case studies of how social media has shaped and facilitated social movements
Module #7 Influencers and Cultural Trends Analysis of the role of social media influencers in shaping cultural trends and norms
Module #8 The Power of Hashtags Examination of the impact of hashtags on cultural conversations and social movements
Module #9 Social Media and Political Engagement Discussion of how social media is changing the way people engage with politics and political issues
Module #10 Fake News and Misinformation Exploration of the spread of misinformation on social media and its impact on cultural discourse
Module #11 The Economics of Social Media Analysis of the business models and revenue streams of social media platforms
Module #12 Regulating Social Media Examination of the role of government and regulatory bodies in shaping social medias impact on cultural change
Module #13 Social Media and Mental Health Investigation of the correlation between social media use and mental health outcomes
Module #14 The Impact of Social Media on Education Exploration of how social media is changing the way we learn and interact with educational institutions
Module #15 Social Media and Relationships Analysis of how social media is influencing interpersonal relationships and communication
Module #16 The Role of Social Media in Identity Politics Examination of how social media is shaping and reflecting identity politics
Module #17 The Future of Social Media Speculation on the future of social media and its potential impact on cultural change
Module #18 Case Study:Social Media and the Arab Spring In-depth analysis of the role of social media in the Arab Spring uprisings
Module #19 Case Study:Social Media and the Black Lives Matter Movement Examination of the role of social media in the Black Lives Matter movement
Module #20 Case Study:Social Media and the #MeToo Movement Analysis of the role of social media in the #MeToo movement and its impact on cultural change
Module #21 Conducting Social Media Research Methodologies and best practices for conducting research on social media and cultural change
Module #22 Ethical Considerations in Social Media Research Exploration of the ethical implications of conducting research on social media and cultural change
Module #23 Designing Social Media Campaigns for Cultural Change Practical strategies for designing effective social media campaigns for cultural change
Module #24 Evaluating the Impact of Social Media Campaigns Methods for evaluating the effectiveness of social media campaigns on cultural change
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in The Role of Social Media in Cultural Change career
