Computer Science 697M - ST- Fixing Social Media

Spring
2022
01
3.00
Ethan Zuckerman

M 7:00PM 9:30PM

UMass Amherst
27994
Computer Science Bldg rm 142
ezuckerman@umass.edu
27609,34789
This course examines sociotechnical problems with existing modes of social media and works towards building new, affirmative visions for social media through technical and policy means. Students will examine interventions to address problems with contemporary social media and design and develop possible interventions.

Open to Masters and PhD Computer Science students only. MEETS WITH COMM 697M AND SPP 697M.

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.