Mapping the boundaries of friendship : the changing nature and tools of relationships.

A Michigan State University faculty panel discusses, "Mapping the Boundaries of Friendship: The Changing Nature and Tools of Relationships". Panelists reflect on the way people relate to one another both with modern technology and historically when literacy rates were lower and letter writing was the norm. Topics include romance, face-to-face interaction, Internet usage, text messaging, on-line bullying, friendship, and collaboration. Dr. Cynthia Jackson-Elmoore, Dean of the Honors College, convenes the session and moderates questions from the audience. Part of the series "Sharper Focus/Wider Lens" sponsored by: MSU Honors College; Lyman Briggs College; James Madison College; the Colleges of Arts and Letters; Communication Arts and Sciences; Natural Science; Arts and Humanities; the Departments of Advertising, Public Relations, and Retailing; Physics and Astronomy; Psychology; Romance and Classical Studies; Telecommunication, Information Studies, and Media.

Recorded by WKAR Broadcast Services, Nov. 19, 2012.