SPECIAL STUDIES
SPECIAL STUDIES
2026 Spring Term
1-3 Units
Communication 496
Variable topics. Group activity. Not offered regularly in the curriculum but offered on topics selected on the basis of timeliness, need, and interest, and generally in the format of regularly scheduled Catalog offerings. Repeatable
Other Requirements: PREREQ: JUNIOR/SENIOR STATUS OR CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR
Class Schedule
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| Section Details | Meeting Details & Topic | Instructor | Syllabus | ||
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01B-DIS 3034
3 Units
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01/26 - 05/09 (1) |
Amal Ibrahim
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| ONLINE | AI IN COMMUNICATION & MEDIA | ||||
| This course examines how artificial intelligence (AI), especially generative AI, is transforming the communication and media landscape. Students will explore current and emerging applications of AI across journalism, advertising, strategic and health communication, corporate and political messaging, and multimedia production. Emphasizing applied AI literacy, the course investigates how these technologies are reshaping creativity, labor, ethics, authorship, accessibility, audience engagement, and data-driven decision-making in professional contexts. Through hands-on engagement with AI tools and real-world case studies, students will critically evaluate the promises and challenges of AI-enhanced communication. | |||||
| PREREQ: SOPHOMORE STATUS | |||||
