Dear friends and colleagues, I am teaching some new undergraduate Media Studies courses this year. I was wondering whether anyone would be willing to share their materials or syllabi. As there is probably a lot of overlap between the courses that AoIR members teach, it would be interesting to hear what other people do: Is there a particular textbook that is useful? Is there a set of core readings that is typically assigned in these types of classes? Any ideas for activities that work well in lecture-style settings for undergrad students? Here are the courses that I'm working on: Introduction to New Media: This wide-ranging course covers the contemporary social, economic, and political implications of the Internet. Key topics include digital politics, the risks of AI, data ethics, and misinformation. The aim is to provide students with an understanding of the main contemporary issues regarding the societal implications of the internet while framing these with core theories from Media Studies, Communication, and Information Studies. Economic implications of the Internet: This course covers the impact of the internet on various sectors, including but not limited to, retail, banking, finance, and travel. It covers both practical changes and shifts in norms and theory engendered by the internet. It covers the main ways in which companies adopt and use digital technologies. I’m still in the very early process of designing these courses, so would be very happy for any input so that it doesn’t feel as though I am reinventing the wheel. I’ll also share back when the courses take shape. Looking forward to hearing what you do! Jeff