Information, Technology, and Society in Asia 301

This graduate-level class aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of contemporary methodologies and approaches in media and communication studies. Through a series of lectures and hands-on exercises, students will develop the skills necessary to critically analyze the intersections of media, technology, and society. The course places a strong emphasis on the application of cutting-edge research methods, such as social media analytics, web scraping, data mining, generative AI, and data visualization. By the end of the course, students will have gained practical experience in collecting, analyzing, and presenting data, as well as a deep understanding of research ethics in media studies. The course ultimately prepares students to engage with the current state of the field and contribute to ongoing discussions in media and communication studies.