COM 547
Mobile Media and Communication
Section: 001

Course Description

Mobile communication technologies and their influence on communication patterns and social behavior. Conceptualization of cell phones beyond mobile telephones, as Internet access points and gaming devices. History, current uses and future perspectives for the social use of mobile interfaces. The creation of new mobile communities. The influence of mobile images on communication and the creation of mobile networks. Use of mobile phones across cultures and places, such as Asia, Scandinavia, Africa, and Latin America. Permission of department.

Fall 2025

Instructors

Meeting Patterns

Classes Start:
August 18, 2025
Classes End:
December 2, 2025
Location:
00017 Winston Hall
Class Days:
M
Class Start Time:
4:30pm
Class End Time:
7:15pm

Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
3.00
Restrictions:
Prerequisite: Acceptance into MS in Communication Program