LIN 328 - ANALYZING LANGUAGE IN DIGITAL SPACES

College of Arts & Sciences

Credit(s): 3

This course will approach the study of language and interaction in digital spaces from both theoretical and practical angles. From the theoretical side, we will explore why digital media are of interest for linguistic and other social science researchers, focusing on previous research findings about communicative behavior in social media. From the practical side, we will teach students to perform analysis of digital media linguistic behavior, covering all steps in the research process from data collection/selection to quantitative and qualitative analysis and reporting. Students in the course will learn to think more critically about these daily media practices and their role in society, and they will also gain hands-on skills they can take to their future endeavors. No previous experience in linguistics or programming is required, though some background in the study of language will be helpful.

Approved for Distance Learning.