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Course description

Does technology change the way we talk? This course explores (1) how interaction is a collaborative achievement by people to make sense of the social world and (2) how Communication Technologies (such as Mobile Phones, Email, Instant Messaging, Skype, Facebook, and Twitter) afford and constrain interaction. The goal of the course is to provide students with a strategic approach to the choices involved in (1) face-to-face talk and (2) using Communication Technologies for social interaction. This course is of value to all professionals, but especially communication researchers, professional communicators (PR, Journalists, Advisors/Consultants), and usability-oriented Communication Technology developers. NOTE: Course offering may be cancelled unless a minimum of 20 students enrol.