Social Media, Youth, and the Jasmine Revolution

Event End: October 07, 2011 08:00 PM

Event Location: Social Studies and Media Studies Building

Professor Raja Labadi Boussedra of the Institute Superier des Langes, University of Carthage, will examine the role of social media in the unprecedented revolution that led to the toppling of Tunisia's President Ben Ali.  In addition, the talk will also discuss the reverse effect social media may be having in the post-revolution era of the Arab world.

The presentation of the department of Film and Media Studies is co-sponsored by the Department of Political Science.