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Course name
Public Communication and Political Discourse
Institution
York University
Instructor
Jonathan Obar
Wikipedia Expert
Ian (Wiki Ed)
Subject
Communication Studies
Course dates
2016-09-14 00:00:00 UTC – 2017-05-31 23:59:59 UTC
Approximate number of student editors
25


This course addresses political, social and technical aspects of the relationship between information and communication technologies (ICTs) and political discourse.

The extent to which digital ICTs afford opportunities for political communication and political engagement remains unclear. As individuals and organizations seek out these affordances, scholars should investigate the roles ICTs play in these attempts. Furthermore, we must determine what strategies can be implemented to promote normative ends associated with these political technologies, whether these strategies require actions of law, business, activism or otherwise. Technology enthusiasts often assume that new technologies automatically bring about positive change. The skeptics raise similar concerns as they often assume, at the same time, that new technologies automatically contribute to negative results. Within and across political and international contexts, scholars seeking to understand ICT opportunities and drawbacks must address the accuracy of those who champion new technologies and those who criticize them.

In this class, we will discuss the theory and philosophy that informs current discussions of ICTs and political discourse. We will investigate the current scholarship from multiple perspectives. We will address how political discourse is conceptualized and realized in relation to ICT developments, within and across Canadian and international contexts. With the aim of empowering future generations of communication scholars and civically engaged members of society, this course will pursue broader and deeper understanding of the political implications of engaging with digital ICTs.

Student Assigned Reviewing
0riK The Fifth Estate
Kathy.s28 Brandalism
Asopeltseva Tasty (Buzzfeed)
Robcacciola Grievance (labour)
Nadine9!9 Canadian Nazi Party
Zlatatref The Google Story
Ramloc11 David Isenberg
Danacs Student Activism
Miapriv Academy Awards 2016 Boycott
Rebeccaldenyer Gender and Media
ThatGuyJabbles 2011 in politics
Kira zhh China PX protest
CandiceC Chinese Internet Celebrity
Aliissa4
Dotydorado Human Flesh Search Engine
Jthlau94 Queen's York Rangers, Canadian Forces casualties in Afghanistan
Hrmn8 Social media in the french presidential elections, 2012
Sharkattack12 NHL Olympic Participation
Hassamm Islamophobia in Canada
Kfsorbara Social Media Addiction
Sandy dasilva
Kanakvii The Islamic State's Use of Media
Kcrichton Fan activism
Andymi3
Sandy dasillva Panama Papers
Freetherealest YouTube Career

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