Online Politics

A seminar on online political practices, including campaigns, voting, parties, unions, activism, and new forms of citizen action.

Format: Networked distance-learning seminar
Audience: Associated graduate programs

Overview

The seminar covers political practices in digital environments, from online campaigns to forms of citizen action made possible by new connection tools.

What the seminar covers

Online campaigns and institutional political communication.
Online voting, parties, unions, and political organizations.
Activism, action repertoires, and networked mobilization.
Transformations in relationships among citizens, media, and institutions.