Online Communication Course | Digital Age Communication | IIT Roorkee Prof. Rashmi Gaur
Course Details
| Exam Registration | 1655 |
|---|---|
| Course Status | Ongoing |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 12 weeks |
| Categories | Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Credit Points | 3 |
| Level | Undergraduate/Postgraduate |
| Start Date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| End Date | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Enrollment Ends | 02 Feb 2026 |
| Exam Registration Ends | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Exam Date | 19 Apr 2026 IST |
| NCrF Level | 4.5 — 8.0 |
Master the Art of Digital Dialogue: A Deep Dive into Online Communication
In an era where our lives are increasingly lived through screens, understanding the nuances of online communication is no longer optional—it's essential. How do we build authentic connections, manage our digital identities, and navigate the ethical complexities of the virtual world? A groundbreaking new course, "Online Communication in the Digital Age," offered by the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee), seeks to answer these very questions.
Designed and taught by the eminent Professor Rashmi Gaur, this 12-week program provides a rigorous, interdisciplinary exploration of how we connect, share, and influence in the digital sphere. Whether you're an undergraduate student, a postgraduate scholar, or a professional looking to sharpen your digital literacy, this course offers invaluable insights.
Meet Your Instructor: Professor Rashmi Gaur
The course is led by a true pioneer in the field. Prof. Rashmi Gaur brings over three decades of academic excellence to the virtual classroom. A professor of Communication, Culture, Gender Studies, and Media at IIT Roorkee, her expertise is both deep and wide-ranging.
Her impressive credentials include guiding 12 Ph.D. theses, authoring four books, and publishing more than ninety research papers. As a widely travelled academic and consultant, Prof. Gaur has built strong intercultural networks and brings a global, interdisciplinary perspective to the subject, making her the perfect guide for this journey into digital communication.
Course Overview: What Will You Learn?
This course moves beyond simple social media tips to provide a comprehensive theoretical and practical framework for digital communication. It acknowledges that communication is the bedrock of human existence and examines how technology transforms personal expression, social interaction, and mass dissemination.
The curriculum is meticulously structured to cover critical areas including:
- Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC): Theories of interpersonal and intrapersonal communication online.
- Digital Identity & Workplace Communication: Crafting your online persona and mastering professional digital interaction.
- Digital Humanities & Literacy: Exploring how digital tools transform literary analysis, rhetoric, and creative expression.
- Artificial Intelligence & Social Media: Understanding AI's role in communication and leveraging platforms for networking, blogging, and marketing.
- Digital Ethics & Deception: Navigating cyberbullying, online scams, and the ethical dimensions of digital behavior.
- Gender Dynamics in Digital Space: Examining feminist interventions, cyberfeminism, and representation.
- The Future of Communication Tech: Hands-on exploration of Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), avatars, and the metaverse.
The ultimate aim is to foster critical thinking, instill ethical awareness, and empower you with the skills to not just navigate but also positively contribute to the digital world.
Detailed 12-Week Course Layout
| Week | Core Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| Week 1-2 | Foundations of CMC, Theories, and Digital Identity. |
| Week 3-4 | Technical & Workplace Communication, Digital Writing and Literary Practices. |
| Week 5 | Introduction to Digital Humanities, with intersectional, postcolonial, and feminist perspectives. |
| Week 6-7 | Digital Rhetoric, AI in Communication, Social Media Fundamentals, Blogging. |
| Week 8 | Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Digital Storytelling in film and games. |
| Week 9-10 | Digital Ethics, Online Deception, Linguistic Analysis of Lies, Cyberbullying. |
| Week 11 | Gender and Online Communication, Cyberfeminism, Gender in Video Games. |
| Week 12 | The Future: AR, VR, the Metaverse, Avatars, and Summative Insights. |
Who Should Enroll?
This course is ideally suited for:
- Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students in Humanities, Social Sciences, Media Studies, Communication, and Management.
- Aspiring Digital Marketers, Content Creators, and Social Media Managers.
- Professionals seeking to enhance their digital communication skills for the modern workplace.
- Anyone interested in the societal, cultural, and ethical impact of digital technologies.
With a duration of 12 weeks, the course offers a flexible yet structured learning path, featuring excerpts from key essays and texts provided online.
Why Take This Course?
In a world saturated with digital noise, the ability to communicate effectively, ethically, and strategically is a superpower. This course, under the expert guidance of Prof. Rashmi Gaur, provides the intellectual toolkit to:
- Decode the hidden mechanisms of online interaction.
- Build a credible and impactful digital presence.
- Anticipate and adapt to future technological shifts like AI and the metaverse.
- Engage in digital spaces with critical awareness and ethical responsibility.
Don't just use digital tools—understand them. Enroll in "Online Communication in the Digital Age" and transform your ability to connect, share, and grow in the collective digital world.
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