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Course Description

Explore the etiquette, ethics, and various legal and policy issues that affect how we sue social media. Discuss topics like copyright, privacy, intellectual property, fair dealing, creative commons, and the public domain. Learn how these issues play out differently nationally and internationally, as well as the implications of those differences for social media use.

Who Should Take This Course?

Aimed at those who want to better reach and communicate with their target audiences while understanding and building social media skills, including small business owners and those working in government, small to large enterprises, not-for-profits, and board-run organizations.

Learner Outcomes

By the end of this course, you should be able to: Develop a working knowledge of ethical and legal issues in the context of social media communication. Understand the term user-generated content and how it applies to both managing and using content online. Examine and critically think about current rules (legal or societal) and common assumptions of copyright. Understand the basics of privacy protection as they relate to social media. Analyze where and how to acquire, use, and repurpose multimedia content in ways that follow etiquette, ethical, and legal standards.

Notes

Fully online asynchronous course, accessible through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool. This course has the equivalent of three hours of online instruction per week (including voice over PowerPoints, readings, and resource links), plus weekly assignments. Students are encouraged to build relationships and network with their classmates through forums and discussions. While there are no prerequisites for this course, a general working knowledge of Social Media platforms is recommended for student success. You will be expected to have existing social media accounts or to create them prior to the course start date.

Recommendations

Applicants intending to complete a program are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to lock in their course requirements.

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Section Title
Intellectual Property and Copyright
Language of Delivery
English
Type
Online - Asynchronous
Dates
Mar 03, 2025 to Apr 22, 2025
Delivery Options
Online - Asynchronous  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $595.00
Drop Request Deadline
Mar 03, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Feb 27, 2025
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Mar 03, 2025 to Apr 22, 2025
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