COMM 2094 - Comm Internet & Society

Institution:

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Description:

This course examines the Internet as an emerging mass communication medium and its potential impact on society. Topics to be discussed include computer-mediated communication, emergence of on-line community, privacy in the information age, copyright, freedom of speech, antitrust, and electronic commerce. Students will also learn basic technical concepts of the Internet and software skills to create a web site. Pre: 1014. (3H,3 Credits).

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.VT.EDU

Phone Number:

(540) 231-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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