Social Media & Social Theory

Education facts

Code: MKGA92

The course deals with the representation of social relations in networked digital media with an emphasis on the corresponding impact on social interactions. It provides an overview of the development of social media platforms and discusses the evolution of new media practices as a result of these platforms. The focus is on the ways social theories understand, frame, explain and reflect upon social media and related phenomena. Furthermore, the course deals with the means of connecting theoretical approaches to data analyses. Four different perspectives, namely political economy, participation and activism, values inscribed in technology, and everyday media practices, are introduced as a basis for discussing the development of social media. Instruction is in the form of lectures and seminars, and individual/group assignments.

Entry requirements

Registered for MKGA02 Introduction to Media and Communication Studies (15 ECTS credits), and MKGA03 Text, Communication and Organisation (15 ECTS credits), or equivalent

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Social Media & Social Theory

  Karlstad University

  Karlstad

  Start date: 22 February 2027

  End date: 28 March 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %