Communication 723 - Networks/DigiInfoInfrastrcture

This course introduces students to network theory and analysis across the social sciences. Students will learn key concepts such as social capital, weak ties, homophily, and opinion leadership by exploring their applications in contemporary literature in communication and related fields. The course emphasizes both theoretical foundations and hands-on skills for collecting and analyzing network data through no-code software. Students will study digital networks like hyperlinks, retweets, and hashtags to examine topics like information spread, organization, politics, and identities. By critically engaging with network science, students will understand its insights on issues such as polarization, disinformation, and social movements. The goal is for students to design their own network study by the end of the course.

Open to grad and PhD students. Course Eligibility*: Open to Masters and Doctoral Graduate students.