COMS 4405
The Networked Self
How notions of identity are changing as we conduct our lives through networked media and communication such as social media, online search, the Internet of Things, and wearable devices. Subjectivity, personhood, posthumanism, algorithmic control, and privacy.
Topics
- social media
- online search
- Internet of Things
- wearable devices
Course catalogue
Prerequisites & course information
Prerequisite(s): Fourth year Honours standing in Communication and Media Studies or permission of the School of Journalism and Communication. Lectures three hours a week.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027