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What you'll be able to do (official learning outcomes)
At the end of the course the students should be able to:
explain the various digital technologies and their historical development, types and characteristics
list and discuss the transformative role of icts in the political and democratic processes
discuss digital activism at both local and global levels
explain the concept of public sphere and the role of the internet and social media; and
explain access and use of digital media platforms. 154
Course contents
Digital technologies have changed the environment and practice of political communication. The digital era has been called the age of information revolution. They have enhanced citizens’ involvement and participation in the political and democratic processes.
Source: the Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC) Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS). StudyOps loads this syllabus automatically when you study ISM 421.