Teaching

This Fall, I am the TA for the following undergraduate course:

COMM 115 Interactive Media Theory & Design

Fall 2009 - Upper Division Course

Instructor: Debra Lieberman

T.A. Office Hours in 4309 Social Sciences & Media Studies Bldg:
Mondays: 11 am - Noon
Wednesdays: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Also by appointment, email scw at umail dot ucsb dot edu.

Please put Comm 115 in the subject line of the email.

COMM 115 examines cognitive, emotional, social, behavioral processes and effects of interactive media. Students apply theories of communication, psychology, and human-computer interaction to the design of content for computer-based media (Internet, interactive games, portable wireless devices, smart toys, interactive television).

Interactive Media Theory and Design is an introduction to the human side of human-computer interaction. It addresses key questions, such as:

• Who uses interactive media and why?
• What can we do with interactive media that we can’t do with print or television?
• What are the benefits and drawbacks of interactive media vs. other media and vs. face-to-face interaction with other people?
• How do interactive media support or hinder information seeking, learning, persuasion, entertainment, and communication?
• How do people respond to interactive media? Which social science theories and research findings help us understand these responses?
• What does research tell us about the effects of interactive media on individuals and groups?

Prof. Lieberman’s Office Hours are on Fridays, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm in 4129 Social Sciences & Media Studies.