Explore the social media universe through the lens of black studies. Discuss traditional black studies issues as they play out in the social media context. Engage in professional development activities and service learning. Interpret black participation in the social media landscape, and examine the possibilities for social media participation as a community benefit. Only one of the following may be counted: African and African Diaspora Studies 360C, 372C (Topic: Black Studies & Social Media), 372C (Topic 5). Three lecture hours a week for one semester.