COMS 178 - Virtual Communities on the Internet

Institution:

California State University-Sacramento

Subject:

Description:

The nature of communication in virtual communities on the Internet and the impact that these communities have on traditional communication media. Topics include: the interaction of real and cyber communities, self-publishing, educational uses of virtual communities, virtual self-governance, artificial intelligent agents, and the issues of security, privacy, and anonymity. Students will participate in structured on-line activities. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csus.edu

Phone Number:

(916) 278-6011

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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