The readings in Module 1 of the syllabus for the New Media Narratives course explore the concept of new media and its relationship to storytelling, technology, and culture. In "From Hypertext to Hype and Back Again: Exploring the Roots of Social Media in the Early Web," Stevenson examines the history of social media and its origins in the early web, highlighting the key innovations and technologies that paved the way for today's social media platforms. In "What is New Media," Manovich discusses the concept of new media and its relationship to traditional media forms, such as print, radio, and television. He argues that new media technologies, such as the internet and digital media, have fundamentally changed the way that we create and consume media, and have expanded the possibilities for storytelling and communication. In "Story Machines: How Computers Have Become Creative Writers," Sharples and Pérez y Pérez engage with the fascinating topic of com

Module 2

This module is focused on writing technologies, the history of the book, and the future of books and narrative. You will learn about key concepts related to theories and practices of literacies, reading, and information use. You will also be able to define and critically analyze the role of books as objects of text and how the history of the book as a material object and as an agent of intellectual and social change helps us understand contemporary online and multimodal narratives. You will read articles by Hastreiter, Delemos and Piazza that discuss the future of books and how technology is impacting them. Activities in this module include Watch video clip Digital Literacy Snapshot mini assignment eClass live Check in Digital Literacy Snapshot Description / Instructions: Assess your digital literacy experiences focusing on how you engage with web communities and online platforms. Reflect briefly on how these experiences have shaped your digital identity. Task: Reflective Narr

Module 4

Module 4 delves into the complex world of selfies, exploring their definition, history, and cultural impact. It examines the selfie both as an object and a product within the context of power theories and production, including aspects of vanity publishing. This module invites students to critically engage with the concept of the selfie as a form of personal and social narrative, dissecting its role in identity formation and representation. Learning Outcomes: Explore and understand the selfie as a narrative tool for personal and collective representation. Critically examine the role of selfies in the context of power dynamics and societal norms. Analyze the implications of selfies in terms of objectification, production, and their intersection with issues of gender, race, and subversive critiques. Required Readings Analysis: Liu, F., Ford, D., Parnin, C., & Dabbish, L. (2018). "Selfies as Social Movements." This paper investigates how selfies have transcended personal use