Communication 627 - Fixing Social Media

Spring
2026
01
3.00
Ethan Zuckerman

M 7:00PM 9:30PM

UMass Amherst
76796
Computer Science Bldg rm 142
ezuckerman@umass.edu
76988,82317
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.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.