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Influencing the Influencer: Media Strategies and More

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For registration assistance: 608-890-3260

Summary

How is it that someone can become an "influencer"? How do you cultivate a product and build an audience interested in learning more? Explore the answers to these questions and more as you investigate the dynamic world of media platforms and their role in shaping cultural identities, influencing politics and building global perspectives. This course will explore the undeniable fact that the media around us shapes us and persistently changes the way we think, learn and interact. Learn different theories behind social media, explore your own use of media and research the types of products that are used to impact the world around us. It will acknowledge the evolving landscape of digital influence, providing insights into the dynamics of being an influencer. An interest in media studies, communication, sociology or political science is recommended.

Student profile

All Badger Summer Scholars students should bring a personal laptop or tablet for use in class and study sessions.

Important dates

Application deadlines

Application opens: Nov. 28, 2023
Deadline: Apply by May 1, 2024

Tuition deadlines

The first half of tuition is due by May 15, 2024. The second half of tuition is due by June 1, 2024.

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Program Questions?

Contact Jamison Wendlandt at jamison.wendlandt@wisc.edu or 608-890-3260

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