COM 656

Spread the Word: Social Media Practices (online)

The ease of self-publishing using blogs, the dedication of entire mainstream news segments to the "conversation" on Twitter, the use of RSS feeds to immediately deliver customized messages and other personalization of communication all hail the dawn of a new era that is at once global and highly individualistic. For a public relations professional, social media technologies present unique challenges and opportunities to develop and protect one's brand. In this course, students will engage in thorough investigations and practical applications of the specific technologies, outlets, platforms, networks, and mediums that will populate their professional tool kit. Students will gain proficiency in particular, relevant tools, as well as add to their general fluency in the language of technology.

Units: 3.0