Social Networks: Theory and Analysis

• • A week-by-week guide to the topics you will explore in this subject will be provided in your study materials.

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130 Credit point at 1000 level or above.

Special requirements

No special requirements

Social networks have always been at the heart of human interaction, but with the explosive growth of the internet over the last two decades, network analysis has become increasingly central to all branches of the social sciences: sociology, economics, political science, psychology, and so on. This course introduces the foundational theory and concepts of social network analysis (SNA) and explores practical applications of SNA in many fields of social sciences. We will investigate: (1) how individual interactions and relationships aggregate to form networks, (2) how an individual's position within a network influences physical and mental health, economic opportunity, and well-being, and (3) how the structure of a network shapes the interactions among individuals and channels the flow of information, resources, and power. We will also explore how the Internet, social media, and other information and communication technologies are affecting social networks and public life in the 21st century.

• Research Proposal (Group Project) (30%)
• Online mid term exam (20%)
• Final exam (20%)
• Final Project (Group Project) (30%)