AP/SOCI 1030 6.00

Mediated Life: Structure and Agency in a Digital World

This introductory course provides a sociological perspective for understanding life in a digital world. With a focus on structure-agency dynamics, we will explore the complex interactions between individuals, media, and society. It helps students develop skills to critically evaluate conventional wisdom and their own assumptions about the mediated life. Topics covered include technology, ideology, inequality, democracy, and globalization.