From the inception of communication technologies to the mobile devices of today, the need to connect socially drives continual innovation. Through this evolution, society has adapted to new platforms and navigated complex ethical issues. Students examine the influence of social media on cultural discourse through topics such as monetization, privacy and fair use, platform variation, media consolidation and future possibilities. Prerequisite(s): (CTXT 121; ARTH 100; CTXT 122 or ARTH 110) and (ENGL 123 or ENGL 193).