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Applied Network Science: Social Media Networks
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:38:27
Abstract
We study applications of network science methods, this time in the domain of social media.Topics are selected for diversity in research questions and techniques.Student teams present results from the recent literature, possibly with replication, in a mini-conference at the end of the lecture period.
Objective
Network science as a paradigm is entering domains from engineering to the humantities but application is tricky. By examples from recent research on social media, students learn to appreciate that, and how, context matters. They will be able to assess the appropriateness of approaches for substantive research problems, and especially when and why quantitative approaches are or are not suitable.
Resources
Literature
Original research articles will be introduced in the first session.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- DS , DR , MSC
- Frequency
- Semesterly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Registration & Places
- Max Places
- 20
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| seminar | Applied Network Science: Social Media Networks |
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28 h semesterly |
Offered In
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Science in Perspective (In “Science in Perspective”-courses students learn to reflect on ETH’s STEM subjects from the perspective of humanities, political and social sciences. Only the courses listed below will be recognized as "Science in Perspective" courses.)
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Type A: Enhancement of Reflection Competence (SiP courses are recommended for bachelor students after their first-year examination and for all master- or doctoral students. All SiP courses are listed in Type A. Courses listed under Type B are only recommendations for enrollment for specific departments.)
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Doctorate Humanities, Social and Political Sciences (More Information at: )
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