Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Schedule - Weeks 1 and 2
WEEK ONE
8/31 Introductions to the course and to one another; definitions; historical longevity of political advertising; importance of media in the context of a democracy.
9/2 Are American values shaped by the mass media?
DUE READ Unit 1, Issue 1, page 2, Herbert Schiller & James Carey
WEEK TWO
9/5 Holiday, Labor Day
9/7 American media – ritual or transmission?
DUE WATCH CNN, MSNBC & FOX news broadcasts; RECORD elements of ritual and elements of transmission as described by Carey
9/9 First Paper assigned. Class will meet in Mac lab to set up blogs, post introductory message. Determine semester-long partnerships… students will work in teams of two throughout semester so that each individual has an assistant in producing segments for recorded OPs.
Syllabus
COURSE TITLE: COM 2408 Media, Politics & Society
SEMESTER: Fall 2011
COURSE START: August 31, 2011
CLASS HOURS: MWF 11:00 am
ROOM: Cuvilly 9
COURSE MATERIAL: Alexander & Hanson, Taking Sides: Clashing Views in Mass Media & Society
Additional readings as assigned in class
INSTRUCTOR: Patricia Andrews, M.A.
E MAIL: pandrews@ndnu.edu
OFFICE HOURS: by prearranged appointment.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Our world is saturated with media in its various forms. Few Americans go a day without it. Since the founding of our democracy, our images, ideologies and even our identities have been shaped by the media that surround us. However, the media we engage with is constantly evolving and changing. Politicians and cultural leaders often have to struggle to keep up with the pace of change, which the young and less powerful may understand more naturally. The power of the media is pervasive in both electoral and cultural politics in the U.S. and its influence is growing, not shrinking. Its examination only becomes more crucial as time goes on. This course will explore its effects on us as individuals and on our evolving society.
ACADEMIC HONESTY: Academic honesty is a cornerstone of our values at NDNU. If any words or ideas used in an assignment submission do not represent your original words or ideas, you must cite all relevant sources and make clear the extent to which such sources were used. Words or ideas that require citation include, but are not limited to, all hard copy or electronic publications, whether copyrighted or not, and all verbal or visual communication when the content of such communication clearly originates from an identifiable source. Consult the NDNU Student Handbook regarding consequences of misrepresenting your work.
PRIVACY and CONFIDENTIALITY: One of the highlights of the NDNU academic experience is that students often use real-world examples from their organizations in class discussions and in their written work. However, it is imperative that students not share information that is confidential, privileged, or proprietary in nature. Students must be mindful of any contracts they have agreed to with their companies.
LEARNING and OTHER DISABILITIES: If you have a learning disability or other circumstance that requires accommodations in this class, you must bring it to the attention of Program for Academic Support and Services (PASS) to arrange for possible accommodations (650-508-3670).
SYLLABUS UPDATES: Refer to the weekly schedule for course assignments. The course syllabus and schedule are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances. Your will be notified of any changes made to the syllabus. In all circumstances University policies will be strictly adhered to.
CLASS ATTENDANCE: Your attendance is very important to your studies at the University. Non-attendance or lack of participation in the class will be considered during the grading process.
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS: The School of Business and Management requires the use of the American Psychology Association (APA) publication guidelines as a standard for all papers.
LATE HOMEWORK: Assignments must be completed on time.
PARTICIPATION: Both lecture and classroom activities are organized to maximize student involvement in the learning process. You will be evaluated on your comprehension of the material as well as your ability to discuss its relevance.
EXTRA CREDIT: No extra credit will be offered for this class. However, you will have infinite opportunities to revise work with which you are dissatisfied.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Students will…
• examine how the media presents political leaders and the national and international issues that shape our society and our world.
• learn to critically analyze both long-established and emerging new media for persuasive content and influence on us as individuals.
• develop analytical writing skills.
• learn oral communication skills in small group and formal settings.
• develop their ability to use technology for academic purposes.
• develop oral presentation skills, both in-person and online.
EVALUATION:
A total of 1200 points is possible, broken down into the categories below. Students are encouraged to keep track of their progress on a regular basis throughout the semester.
Written Papers & Oral Presentations 4 @ 100 points = 400
Class Blog/Reading Journal (weekly entries) 1 @ 200
Final Research Project 1 @ 200
Attendance 40 days @ 5 points = 200
Participation 40 days @ 5 points = 200
GRADE/POINT CONVERSION:
“A” = Excellent
“B” = Good
“C” = Average
“D” = Poor
“F” = Unacceptable
When numerical scores are converted to letter grades, and at the discretion of the instructor, a “+” or “-“ may be applied to scores ending in zero, one or nine.
COURSE ACTIVITIES:
See Course Schedule for weekly activities.
SEMESTER: Fall 2011
COURSE START: August 31, 2011
CLASS HOURS: MWF 11:00 am
ROOM: Cuvilly 9
COURSE MATERIAL: Alexander & Hanson, Taking Sides: Clashing Views in Mass Media & Society
Additional readings as assigned in class
INSTRUCTOR: Patricia Andrews, M.A.
E MAIL: pandrews@ndnu.edu
OFFICE HOURS: by prearranged appointment.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Our world is saturated with media in its various forms. Few Americans go a day without it. Since the founding of our democracy, our images, ideologies and even our identities have been shaped by the media that surround us. However, the media we engage with is constantly evolving and changing. Politicians and cultural leaders often have to struggle to keep up with the pace of change, which the young and less powerful may understand more naturally. The power of the media is pervasive in both electoral and cultural politics in the U.S. and its influence is growing, not shrinking. Its examination only becomes more crucial as time goes on. This course will explore its effects on us as individuals and on our evolving society.
ACADEMIC HONESTY: Academic honesty is a cornerstone of our values at NDNU. If any words or ideas used in an assignment submission do not represent your original words or ideas, you must cite all relevant sources and make clear the extent to which such sources were used. Words or ideas that require citation include, but are not limited to, all hard copy or electronic publications, whether copyrighted or not, and all verbal or visual communication when the content of such communication clearly originates from an identifiable source. Consult the NDNU Student Handbook regarding consequences of misrepresenting your work.
PRIVACY and CONFIDENTIALITY: One of the highlights of the NDNU academic experience is that students often use real-world examples from their organizations in class discussions and in their written work. However, it is imperative that students not share information that is confidential, privileged, or proprietary in nature. Students must be mindful of any contracts they have agreed to with their companies.
LEARNING and OTHER DISABILITIES: If you have a learning disability or other circumstance that requires accommodations in this class, you must bring it to the attention of Program for Academic Support and Services (PASS) to arrange for possible accommodations (650-508-3670).
SYLLABUS UPDATES: Refer to the weekly schedule for course assignments. The course syllabus and schedule are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances. Your will be notified of any changes made to the syllabus. In all circumstances University policies will be strictly adhered to.
CLASS ATTENDANCE: Your attendance is very important to your studies at the University. Non-attendance or lack of participation in the class will be considered during the grading process.
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS: The School of Business and Management requires the use of the American Psychology Association (APA) publication guidelines as a standard for all papers.
LATE HOMEWORK: Assignments must be completed on time.
PARTICIPATION: Both lecture and classroom activities are organized to maximize student involvement in the learning process. You will be evaluated on your comprehension of the material as well as your ability to discuss its relevance.
EXTRA CREDIT: No extra credit will be offered for this class. However, you will have infinite opportunities to revise work with which you are dissatisfied.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Students will…
• examine how the media presents political leaders and the national and international issues that shape our society and our world.
• learn to critically analyze both long-established and emerging new media for persuasive content and influence on us as individuals.
• develop analytical writing skills.
• learn oral communication skills in small group and formal settings.
• develop their ability to use technology for academic purposes.
• develop oral presentation skills, both in-person and online.
EVALUATION:
A total of 1200 points is possible, broken down into the categories below. Students are encouraged to keep track of their progress on a regular basis throughout the semester.
Written Papers & Oral Presentations 4 @ 100 points = 400
Class Blog/Reading Journal (weekly entries) 1 @ 200
Final Research Project 1 @ 200
Attendance 40 days @ 5 points = 200
Participation 40 days @ 5 points = 200
GRADE/POINT CONVERSION:
“A” = Excellent
“B” = Good
“C” = Average
“D” = Poor
“F” = Unacceptable
When numerical scores are converted to letter grades, and at the discretion of the instructor, a “+” or “-“ may be applied to scores ending in zero, one or nine.
COURSE ACTIVITIES:
See Course Schedule for weekly activities.
Monday, August 29, 2011
Saturday, August 6, 2011
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