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:'''COM 411: Communication and Social Networks''' | :'''COM 411: Communication and Social Networks''' | ||
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= Assignments = | = Assignments = | ||
There will be multiple types of assignments, designed to encourage learning in different ways. | There will be multiple types of assignments, designed to encourage learning in different ways. | ||
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== Exams == | == Exams == | ||
There will be | There will be two in-class exams, approximately one-third and two-thirds through the semester. They will assess your understanding of core communication and social networks concepts. | ||
== Final Project == | == Final Project == | ||
Students will work | Students will work in groups to design and implement a network-inspired project. Final projects can take a number of forms, including a viral marketing campaign, a small-world experiment, or an analysis of a network. We will discuss more about the project after the second exam. | ||
= Grades = | = Grades = | ||
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We will use the following rubric in our assessment: | We will use the following rubric in our assessment: | ||
* | * 15%: class participation, including attendance and participation in discussions and group work | ||
* | * 15%: Labs and homework assignments | ||
* | * 40%: Exams (2) | ||
* 30%: Final Project | * 30%: Final Project | ||
The | The exams will be graded like a normal exam and those scores will make up 40% of your grade. For the rest of the assignments (and the other 60% of your grade), I will provide feedback which will inform an ongoing conversation about your work. | ||
My interpretation of grade levels (A, B, C, D/F) is the following: | My interpretation of grade levels (A, B, C, D/F) is the following: | ||
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The tentative plan is to have two things due every week: an assignment plus a video response on our [https://flipgrid.com/com411 Flipgrid page]. These will both be due by Friday (although I encourage you to stay engaged on FlipGrid and post videos as you work on things). | The tentative plan is to have two things due every week: an assignment plus a video response on our [https://flipgrid.com/com411 Flipgrid page]. These will both be due by Friday (although I encourage you to stay engaged on FlipGrid and post videos as you work on things). | ||
== Week 10: Social influence and diffusion == | == Week 10: Social influence and diffusion == | ||
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== Week 12: | == Week 12: Mid-term exam 2 and networks in organizations == | ||
April 10 | April 10 | ||
'''Weekly Lecture:''' | '''Weekly Lecture:''' | ||
'''Assignment Due:''' | '''Assignment Due:''' | ||
* Turn in your [[Self Assessment Reflection]] on Brightspace | * Turn in your [[Self Assessment Reflection]] on Brightspace | ||
'''Readings:''' | '''Readings:''' | ||
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April 17 | April 17 | ||
'''Assignment Due:''' | '''Assignment Due:''' | ||
* | * Reflection essay | ||
'''Readings:''' | '''Readings:''' | ||
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* Kleinberg, J. (2007). The wireless epidemic. Nature, 449(7160), 287–288. https://doi.org/10.1038/449287a | * Kleinberg, J. (2007). The wireless epidemic. Nature, 449(7160), 287–288. https://doi.org/10.1038/449287a | ||
== Week 14: Networks and | '''Class Schedule:''' | ||
== Week 14: Networks and the economy == | |||
April 24 | April 24 | ||
'''Assignment Due:''' | |||
'''Readings:''' | '''Readings:''' | ||
* Kleinberg, J. (2012). [https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-29952-0_8 The Convergence of Social and Technological Networks]. In M. Agrawal, S. B. Cooper, & A. Li (Eds.), Theory and Applications of Models of Computation. | * Benkler, Y. (2002). [https://doi.org/10.2307/1562247 Coase’s Penguin, or, Linux and "The Nature of the Firm."] The Yale Law Journal, 112(3), 369. | ||
* Kleinberg, J. (2012). [https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-29952-0_8 The Convergence of Social and Technological Networks]. In M. Agrawal, S. B. Cooper, & A. Li (Eds.), Theory and Applications of Models of Computation (pp. 29–29). | |||
'''Class Schedule:''' | |||
== Week 15: Networks and collaboration == | == Week 15:Networks and collaboration == | ||
May 1 | May 1 | ||
'''Assignment Due:''' | '''Assignment Due:''' | ||
* | * Final self-assessment reflection is due. | ||
'''Readings:''' | '''Readings:''' | ||
TBA | |||
== Week 16: Finals week (May 7) == | |||
'''Assignment Due:''' | '''Assignment Due:''' | ||
* [[Communication and Social Networks (Spring 2020)/Final project|Final Project]] | * [[Communication and Social Networks (Spring 2020)/Final project|Final Project]] | ||
* Turn in your [[ | * Turn in your final [[Self Assessment Reflection]] on Brightspace | ||
= Administrative Notes = | = Administrative Notes = | ||
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== Acknowledgements == | == Acknowledgements == | ||
I reached out to a number of network scholars for guidance with this syllabus. This version is based most strongly on the course taught by [https://www.cla.purdue.edu/directory/profiles/seungyoon-lee.html Seungyoon Lee], but I also received syllabi, materials, or ideas from | I reached out to a number of network scholars for guidance with this syllabus. This version is based most strongly on the course taught by [https://www.cla.purdue.edu/directory/profiles/seungyoon-lee.html Seungyoon Lee], but I also received syllabi, materials, or ideas from [http://brooke-welles.squarespace.com/ Brooke Foucault-Welles], [http://www.katypearce.net/ Katy Pearce], and [https://dimenet.asc.upenn.edu/people/sgonzalezbailon/ Sandra González-Bailón]. | ||
I also drew from online resources, including James Cook's wonderful (and freely available) [http://www.umasocialmedia.com/socialnetworks/ social networks course] and Matt Salganik's [http://www.princeton.edu/~mjs3/soc204_s2017/ course materials]. | I also drew from online resources, including James Cook's wonderful (and freely available) [http://www.umasocialmedia.com/socialnetworks/ social networks course] and Matt Salganik's [http://www.princeton.edu/~mjs3/soc204_s2017/ course materials]. |