COURSE OUTLINE IN SOCIAL NETWORKING FOR SOCIAL INTEGRATION

Course Code: SOC SCI 223 Semester: Second

Course Title : Social Networking for Social Integration Prerequisite:None
Credit: 3.0 units No. of Hours: 3 hours/week

I. COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The course will introduce students to the science and social science of network analysis. Through real
world examples, including analysis of their own social networks, students will develop skills for
describing and understanding the patterns and usage of
services like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and others.
II. Topics:
1.Introduction to Social Networking
2. The development of social networking- Theories
3. The development of social networking- Concepts and Ideas
4. Fake news and Disinformation
5. Studies and Discussions on Social Networking
A. The individual in social networking and social media
B. Studies on various social media apps.
C. Politics
D. Social Networking, Social Media and Terrorism
6. Social Networking: A guide to Strengthening Civil Society through Social Media
7. Social networking in Educational Context
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