Critical Digital Practices for Social Justice Advocacy

(3 Credits)

This course provides an overview and critical perspectives on digital practices for social justice advocacy, and hands-on experience with a variety of modes, methods, and applications. The course itself is designed with principles of digital pedagogies so that students have the opportunity to learn by using many of the tools now available that have potential for advocacy practice. The emphasis is social justice advocacy, community support and development, group building, communication, and client support. The course is informed by a critical perspective on digital platforms, which means that both the affordances and constraints of the platforms will be under observation. In addition two learning to recognize fake news and conspiracy mongering sites, student teams will be assigned to investigate the auspices and business models of the platforms we use and consult.