Special Topics
COM EM 861
Through this course, students can explore and deepen their understanding of various relevant topics in the field of emerging media studies. Offerings vary each semester.
FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section | Instructor | Location | Schedule | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | Lokmanoglu | CGS 525 | M 2:30 pm-5:15 pm | Title: AI and Mediated Publics: Platforms, Research, and Social Listening Description: This graduate seminar examines how artificial intelligence reshapes mediated publics, global platforms, and public discourse, with social listening and AI-enabled research practices. The course explores how AI systems, including recommender algorithms, generative models, and content moderation tools, shape visibility, attention, participation, and power across global digital media environments. Students will engage with scholarship from communication, media studies, and information science, while being introduced to social listening methods and strategies for leveraging AI in platform research. |
Note that this information may change at any time. Please visit the MyBU Student Portal for the most up-to-date course information.
