Analyzing Social Media Data

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Analyzing Social Media Data
Leerdoelen	Upon successful completion of the course unit, students are able to: Define the general characteristics of social media analytics (1a, 1b). Name the key characteristics of the social network analysis (1a, 1b). Being able to use to collect, analyse and visualize social media data (5a, 5b, 5c). Present the results of the research in a clear and systematic research report (2b). Being able to critically examine social media data and produce theoretically and conceptual sound reports (2b, 5a). Being able to apply theories to analyse social media data (1a). Have the capacity to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing (degree programme-level learning outcome 2b).
Omschrijving	This course introduces students to the collection and analysis of social media data. We will explore three areas: text, networks and visual artifacts. Drawing from a range of methodological approaches from quantitative, social network analysis and qualitative, students acquire hands on, practical skills exercised through a combination of seminars and labs.
Uren per week	variabel
Onderwijsvorm	nog niet bekend
Toetsvorm	nog niet bekend
Vaksoort	master
Coördinator	M. Esteve Del Valle, PhD.
Docent(en)	M. Esteve Del Valle, PhD. , Q. Zhu, PhD.
Entreevoorwaarden	This is one of the three methods courses in the second block of the MA which students who are enrolled in the Masters Datafication & Digital Literacy (D&DL), Social Media & Society (SM&S), and Media Creation & Innovation (MC&I), can choose from.
Opmerkingen
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type Ma Mediastudies  (Ma Social Media and Society) 1 semester I b keuze Ma Mediastudies  (Ma Media Creation and Innovation) 1 semester I b keuze Ma Mediastudies  (Ma Datafication and Digital Literacy) 1 semester I b keuzegroep