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Summer 2015
May 04, 2024 |
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| Contemporary Issues in Psychology: Modern Media- Gaming and Internet Interactions - 50253 - PSYC 355 - C0A |
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Associated Term: Summer 2015
Levels: Non-Matriculated, Post-Baccalaureate Tchr Lcnse, Undergraduate Main Campus Campus Lecture Schedule Type Online (Asynchronous) Instructional Method Learning Objectives: 1. The students will have an understanding of the concepts, theories and generalizations used by psychologists/sociologists when interacting online with others. 2. The students will acquire the ability to understand online behaviors, cognitions, relationships, and online interactions via completion of this course. 3. The students will become familiar with online Social Networking Sites (SNS), interactions across SNSs, and current research on SNSs and video gaming procuring an in-depth and first hand understanding of the online culture. Required Materials: Texts: Wright K. & Webb L., Computer-Mediated Communication in Personal Relationships ISBN-13: 978-1433110818 ISBN-10: 1433110814 Thurlow, C., Lengel, L. M., & Tomic, A., Computer Mediated Communication ISBN-13: 978-0761949541 ISBN-10: 0761949542 Virtual Materials: An online Massive Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game (sometimes requiring a subscription) of the Student’s choice approved by the instructor. Accompanying this would be a computer with the ability to handle the video game. Options would be World of Warcraft, Guild Wars 2, Elder Scrolls Online, and Star Wars: The Old Republic; professor will include links on Blackboard. DISCLAIMER: YOU WILL HAVE TO PLAY A VIDEO GAME ONLINE FROM THE CHOSEN GAMES IN ORDER TO PASS THIS CLASS. Technical Requirements: Virtual Materials: An online Massive Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game (sometimes requiring a subscription) of the Student’s choice approved by the instructor. Accompanying this would be a computer with the ability to handle the video game. Options would be World of Warcraft, Guild Wars 2, Elder Scrolls Online, and Star Wars: The Old Republic; professor will include links on Blackboard. DISCLAIMER: YOU WILL HAVE TO PLAY A VIDEO GAME ONLINE FROM THE CHOSEN GAMES IN ORDER TO PASS THIS CLASS. Email the Professor at abean@framingham.edu for questions or in need of obtaining approval for signing up for the class. View Catalog Entry
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