COMM 185: COMM TECH & REL
University of California, Santa Barbara
Explores issues and questions about computer-mediated communication and soc ial media in a variety of relationship stages (such as impression formation and relational development to relationship maintenance and termination), c ontexts (friendship and romantic relationships, collaboration and work), an d technologies, in order to understand the psychological, interpersonal, pr ofessional, social, and cultural impacts of digital communication media on human relationships. The main course objective is to develop a critical and practical view of online communication--how it differs and how it doesnt-- by applying the processes and principles from theories and research to issu es and patterns of interactive communication technology use.
Average GPA: 3.44
Grade distribution records: 582 students across 10 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 223 | 38.3% |
| A | 82 | 14.1% |
| A- | 73 | 12.5% |
| B+ | 48 | 8.2% |
| B | 44 | 7.6% |
| B- | 34 | 5.8% |
| C+ | 20 | 3.4% |
| C | 26 | 4.5% |
| C- | 6 | 1.0% |
| D+ | 8 | 1.4% |
| D | 9 | 1.5% |
| F | 9 | 1.5% |
Based on 582 student grade records across 10 terms and 3 professors.
Instructors
- Walther J B 506 students, Average GPA 3.42
- Zhang Yidi 46 students, Average GPA 3.40
- Edwards A L 30 students, Average GPA 3.78