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= Course Information = | = Course Information = | ||
:'''COM 411: Communication and Social Networks''' | :'''COM 411: Communication and Social Networks''' | ||
:'''Location:''' BRNG | :'''Location:''' BRNG 1260 | ||
:'''Class Hours:''' Tuesdays and Thursdays; 10:30–11:45 AM | :'''Class Hours:''' Tuesdays and Thursdays; 10:30–11:45 AM | ||
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:'''[[User:Jdfoote/OH|Office Hours]]:''' BRNG 2156; Tuesdays; 2:00–4:00pm and by appointment | :'''[[User:Jdfoote/OH|Office Hours]]:''' BRNG 2156; Tuesdays; 2:00–4:00pm and by appointment | ||
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= Course Overview and Learning Objectives = | = Course Overview and Learning Objectives = | ||
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== Computing Resources == | == Computing Resources == | ||
One of the goals of this class is a basic skills in analyzing and visualizing network data in R. This semester, we are going to try using VSCode, an IDE which can write R code, and which includes a plugin to do AI-assisted coding | One of the goals of this class is a basic skills in analyzing and visualizing network data in R. '''You will need access to a computer for this course.''' You shouldn't need anything especially new or powerful, but it needs to have room to install a few programs and enough memory to run them. | ||
This semester, we are going to try using VSCode, an IDE which can write R code, and which includes a plugin to do AI-assisted coding. [[/R Lab 1|Our first R Lab]] will walk you through installing everything you need. | |||
== Readings == | == Readings == | ||
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A: Reflects work the exceeds expectations on multiple fronts and to a great degree. Students reaching this level of achievement will: | A: Reflects work the exceeds expectations on multiple fronts and to a great degree. Students reaching this level of achievement will: | ||
* Do what it takes to learn the principles and techniques of social networks, including looking to outside sources if necessary. | * Do what it takes to learn the principles and techniques of social networks, including looking to outside sources if necessary. | ||
* Read all of the assigned readings and work to understand how they fit with other concepts from the class and other classes. | |||
* Come to class every day, having done the background work. Be an active, engaged participant in our discussions. | |||
* Engage thoughtfully with an ambitious final project. | * Engage thoughtfully with an ambitious final project. | ||
* Take intellectual risks, offering interpretations based on synthesizing material and asking for feedback from peers. | * Take intellectual risks, offering interpretations based on synthesizing material and asking for feedback from peers. | ||
* Share work early allowing extra time for engagement with others. | * Share work early allowing extra time for engagement with others. | ||
* Write reflections that grapple meaningfully with lessons learned as well as challenges. | * Write reflections that grapple meaningfully with lessons learned as well as challenges. | ||
* Complete | * Complete all homework assignments at a high level. | ||
B: Reflects strong work. Work at this level will be of consistently high quality. Students reaching this level of achievement will: | B: Reflects strong work. Work at this level will be of consistently high quality. Students reaching this level of achievement will: | ||
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'''NOTE''' This section may be modified throughout the course to meet the class's needs. Check back in weekly. | '''NOTE''' This section may be modified throughout the course to meet the class's needs. Check back in weekly. | ||
== Week 1: Introductions and the network perspective == | == Week 1: Introductions and the network perspective (January 8) == | ||
=== Tuesday === | |||
'''Assignment Due:''' | '''Assignment Due:''' | ||
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=== Thursday === | |||
'''Assignment Due:''' | '''Assignment Due:''' | ||
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* Start work on [[/Homework 1|Homework 1]] | * Start work on [[/Homework 1|Homework 1]] | ||
== Week 2: Network representations == | == Week 2: Network representations (January 15) == | ||
=== Tuesday === | |||
'''Assignment Due (on Monday):''' | '''Assignment Due (on Monday):''' | ||
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=== Thursday === | |||
'''Class Schedule:''' | '''Class Schedule:''' | ||
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** [https://youtu.be/7QKuOHoMoZA R Lab 1 Walkthrough] | ** [https://youtu.be/7QKuOHoMoZA R Lab 1 Walkthrough] | ||
== Week 3: How are communication networks formed? == | == Week 3: How are communication networks formed? (January 22) == | ||
=== Tuesday === | |||
'''Assignment Due (on Monday):''' | '''Assignment Due (on Monday):''' | ||
* [[#Reading_Review_Assignments|Reading Review]] | * [[#Reading_Review_Assignments|Reading Review]] | ||
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* [https://jeremydfoote.com/Communication-and-Social-Networks/week_3/lecture/week_3.html Class Slides] | * [https://jeremydfoote.com/Communication-and-Social-Networks/week_3/lecture/week_3.html Class Slides] | ||
=== Thursday === | |||
'''Supplementary R lectures (watch before class):''' | '''Supplementary R lectures (watch before class):''' | ||
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* [https://github.com/jdfoote/com_and_social_networks_labs/raw/main/lab_2_creating_networks.qmd R Lab 2 - Creating Networks] | * [https://github.com/jdfoote/com_and_social_networks_labs/raw/main/lab_2_creating_networks.qmd R Lab 2 - Creating Networks] | ||
== Week 4: Small group networks == | == Week 4: Small group networks (January 29) == | ||
=== Tuesday === | |||
'''Assignment Due:''' | '''Assignment Due:''' | ||
* [[#Reading_Review_Assignments|Reading Review]] | * [[#Reading_Review_Assignments|Reading Review]] | ||
* [[/R Lab 1|R Lab 1]] | |||
* [https://github.com/jdfoote/com_and_social_networks_labs/raw/main/lab_2_creating_networks.qmd R Lab 2 - Creating Networks] | * [https://github.com/jdfoote/com_and_social_networks_labs/raw/main/lab_2_creating_networks.qmd R Lab 2 - Creating Networks] | ||
** [https://youtu.be/-JjuL1UwRR0 Homework explanation video] | ** [https://youtu.be/-JjuL1UwRR0 Homework explanation video] | ||
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* Networks and group outcomes | * Networks and group outcomes | ||
=== Thursday === | |||
* Work on R Labs 1/2 and intro to [https://github.com/jdfoote/com_and_social_networks_labs/raw/main/lab_3_mutating_and_filtering.qmd 3 - Mutating and filtering] | * Work on R Labs 1/2 and intro to [https://github.com/jdfoote/com_and_social_networks_labs/raw/main/lab_3_mutating_and_filtering.qmd 3 - Mutating and filtering] | ||
** [https://youtu.be/rfViaH3gSz8 Lab 3 Explanation video] | ** [https://youtu.be/rfViaH3gSz8 Lab 3 Explanation video] | ||
== Week 5: Ego networks and network perception == | == Week 5: Ego networks and network perception (February 5) == | ||
=== Tuesday === | |||
'''Assignment Due:''' | '''Assignment Due:''' | ||
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=== Thursday === | |||
'''Class Schedule:''' | '''Class Schedule:''' | ||
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* Finish [https://github.com/jdfoote/com_and_social_networks_labs/raw/main/lab_3_mutating_and_filtering.qmd R Lab 3 - Mutating and filtering] and start on [https://github.com/jdfoote/com_and_social_networks_labs/raw/main/lab_4_intro_to_ggraph.qmd R Lab 4 - Intro to ggraph] | * Finish [https://github.com/jdfoote/com_and_social_networks_labs/raw/main/lab_3_mutating_and_filtering.qmd R Lab 3 - Mutating and filtering] and start on [https://github.com/jdfoote/com_and_social_networks_labs/raw/main/lab_4_intro_to_ggraph.qmd R Lab 4 - Intro to ggraph] | ||
== Week 6: Power, centrality, and hierarchy == | == Week 6: Power, centrality, and hierarchy (February 12) == | ||
=== Tuesday === | |||
'''Assignment Due:''' | '''Assignment Due:''' | ||
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* (Optional) Holliday, Audrey, Campbell, & Moore, (2016). [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4898141/ Identifying well-connected opinion leaders for informal health promotion] | * (Optional) Holliday, Audrey, Campbell, & Moore, (2016). [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4898141/ Identifying well-connected opinion leaders for informal health promotion] | ||
=== Thursday === | |||
'''Class Schedule:''' | '''Class Schedule:''' | ||
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** [https://youtu.be/GnTSThGhCw0 Lab 4 Explanation Video] | ** [https://youtu.be/GnTSThGhCw0 Lab 4 Explanation Video] | ||
== Week 7: Social Capital, structural holes, and weak ties == | == Week 7: Social Capital, structural holes, and weak ties (February 19) == | ||
=== Tuesday === | |||
'''Assignment Due:''' | '''Assignment Due:''' | ||
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=== Thursday === | |||
'''Class Schedule:''' | '''Class Schedule:''' | ||
* Who Dunnit Game | * Who Dunnit Game | ||
== Week 8: Small worlds | == Week 8: Small worlds (February 26) == | ||
=== Tuesday === | |||
'''Assignment Due:''' | '''Assignment Due:''' | ||
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* (Optional but short) Dodds, P. S., Muhamad, R., & Watts, D. J. (2003). [https://science-sciencemag-org.ezproxy.lib.purdue.edu/content/301/5634/827 An Experimental Study of Search in Global Social Networks]. ''Science'', 301(5634), 827. | * (Optional but short) Dodds, P. S., Muhamad, R., & Watts, D. J. (2003). [https://science-sciencemag-org.ezproxy.lib.purdue.edu/content/301/5634/827 An Experimental Study of Search in Global Social Networks]. ''Science'', 301(5634), 827. | ||
== | === Thursday === | ||
'''Class Schedule:''' | |||
* Troubled Lands | |||
== Week 9: Scale-free networks and the friendship paradox (March 4) == | |||
=== Tuesday === | |||
'''Assignment Due:''' | '''Assignment Due:''' | ||
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=== Thursday === | |||
'''Class Schedule:''' | '''Class Schedule:''' | ||
* [[/Six Degrees of Wikipedia Activity|Six Degrees of Wikipedia Activity]] | * [[/Six Degrees of Wikipedia Activity|Six Degrees of Wikipedia Activity]] | ||
== SPRING BREAK - March 11-15 == | |||
== Week 10: Social influence and diffusion (March 18) == | |||
=== Tuesday === | |||
'''Weekly lecture:''' | '''Weekly lecture:''' | ||
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=== Thursday === | |||
* Do [http://ncase.me/crowds/ The Wisdom or Madness of Crowds Simulation] | * Do [http://ncase.me/crowds/ The Wisdom or Madness of Crowds Simulation] | ||
== Week 11: Communities and Core-periphery == | == Week 11: Communities and Core-periphery (March 25) == | ||
=== Tuesday === | |||
'''Assignment Due:''' | '''Assignment Due:''' | ||
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* [[/Visualization challenge|Visualization | * [[/Visualization challenge|Visualization | ||
Challenge]] | Challenge]] | ||
* Sign up for a Self Reflection Discussion on my calendar at https://jeremydfoote.com/calendar/ (15 minutes) | |||
** Must happen before April 4 | |||
** Please prioritize office hours (Tuesdays from 2-4) | |||
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=== Thursday === | |||
'''Class Schedule:''' | '''Class Schedule:''' | ||
* [https://github.com/jdfoote/com_and_social_networks_labs/raw/main/lab_7_groups_in_networks.qmd R Lab 7 - Finding and visualizing groups in networks] | * [https://github.com/jdfoote/com_and_social_networks_labs/raw/main/lab_7_groups_in_networks.qmd R Lab 7 - Finding and visualizing groups in networks] | ||
== Week 12: Collective behavior (April 1) == | |||
=== Tuesday === | |||
'''Assignment Due:''' | '''Assignment Due:''' | ||
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** [https://youtu.be/Ob1rxN7_eO4 Lab 7 Walkthrough] | ** [https://youtu.be/Ob1rxN7_eO4 Lab 7 Walkthrough] | ||
* [[#Reading_Review_Assignments|Reading Review]] | * [[#Reading_Review_Assignments|Reading Review]] | ||
'''Readings:''' | '''Readings:''' | ||
* [ | * Becker, J., Brackbill, D., & Centola, D. (2017). [https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1615978114 Network dynamics of social influence in the wisdom of crowds]. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 201615978. | ||
* [https://youtu.be/sdI-b5mfjH4 Video discussion with Dr. Becker] (watch after reading paper) | |||
=== Thursday === | |||
* Exam review | * Exam review | ||
== Week 13: Technology and Networks == | == Week 13: Technology and Networks (April 8) == | ||
=== Tuesday === | |||
'''Assignment Due:''' | |||
* [[#Reading_Review_Assignments|Reading Review]] | |||
'''Lecture Video:''' | '''Lecture Video:''' | ||
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* Chris Bail, et al. (2018). [https://www.pnas.org/content/115/37/9216 Exposure to opposing views on social media can increase political polarization]. PNAS. | * Chris Bail, et al. (2018). [https://www.pnas.org/content/115/37/9216 Exposure to opposing views on social media can increase political polarization]. PNAS. | ||
=== Thursday === | |||
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* In class exam! | * In class exam! | ||
== Week 14: Networks and collaboration == | == Week 14: Networks and collaboration (April 15) == | ||
=== Tuesday === | |||
'''Assignment Due:''' | '''Assignment Due:''' | ||
* | * [https://github.com/jdfoote/com_and_social_networks_labs/raw/main/lab_8_network_stats.qmd R Lab 8 - Calculating network statistics] | ||
* [[#Reading_Review_Assignments|Reading Review]] | |||
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* Skim section two of Benkler, Y. (2002). [https://www-jstor-org.ezproxy.lib.purdue.edu/stable/1562247 Coase’s Penguin, or, Linux and "The Nature of the Firm."] The Yale Law Journal, 112(3), 369. | * Skim section two of Benkler, Y. (2002). [https://www-jstor-org.ezproxy.lib.purdue.edu/stable/1562247 Coase’s Penguin, or, Linux and "The Nature of the Firm."] The Yale Law Journal, 112(3), 369. | ||
=== Thursday === | |||
''' | '''Assignments Due:''' | ||
* Rough draft of [[/Final project|Final Project]] on Brightspace and sent to your "peers" | |||
'''Class Schedule:''' | '''Class Schedule:''' | ||
'''No class - work on Final Project''' | |||
== Week 15: Networked racism (April 22) == | |||
=== Tuesday === | |||
'''Assignment Due:''' | '''Assignment Due:''' | ||
* Feedback on final project to peers | |||
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=== Thursday === | |||
'''Assignment Due:''' | |||
* [[/Final project|Final Project]] | |||
* Turn in your [[Final self reflection]] on Brightspace | |||
'''No class - work on Final Project''' | '''No class - work on Final Project''' | ||
* (Optional) [https://github.com/jdfoote/com_and_social_networks_labs/raw/main/advanced_visualizations.qmd Advanced network visualizations in R] | * (Optional) [https://github.com/jdfoote/com_and_social_networks_labs/raw/main/advanced_visualizations.qmd Advanced network visualizations in R] | ||
== Finals week (April 29) == | |||
* Sign up for a Final Reflection Discussion on my calendar at https://jeremydfoote.com/calendar/ (15 minutes) | |||
** Must happen before May 4 | |||
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== Week 16: Network Visualization Principles == | == Week 16: Network Visualization Principles == | ||
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* Work on final projects | * Work on final projects | ||
''' | == Week 12: Resilient networks (April 1) == | ||
=== Tuesday === | |||
'''Class Schedule:''' | |||
Guest Lecture: Dr. Seungyoon Lee | |||
'''Readings:''' | |||
* [http://sggpcp.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Social-Networks-and-Disaster-Resilience.-An-introduction..pdf Social networks and disaster resilience: an introduction] pp. 9-13 | |||