Course Syllabus- This
syllabus is subject to change during the quarter depending on what interesting
events might be taking place.
CMST& 102 - INTRODUCTION TO MASS
MEDIA - FALL 2013
Instructor:
Michael Korolenko
Class Meetings: online
(bc.instructure.com)
Office Hours: online daily; by
appointment in R230J on BC campus; via telephone
Phone: 425-564-4109 (office)
E-mail: mkorolen@bellevuecollege.edu
"Congress
shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the
free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or
the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government
for a redress of grievances."
- First Amendment, U.S. Constitution
“What the mass media offers is not popular art, but
entertainment which is intended to be consumed like food, forgotten, and
replaced by a new dish.”- W. H. Auden
“Don't hate the media, become the media.” -
Jello Biafra
Required Textbook: Hanson, R. (2014).
Mass Communication: Living in a Media World, 4th Edition (Sage/CQ
Press). *Please note: the 3rd edition will work as
well.* Additional required readings will be provided on Canvas site.
Course description: Examines the structure and
operation of American mass media, including television, radio, newspapers,
magazines, and film. Students analyze media influence on society and the
relationships among media, audience, and government.
Course outcomes: Upon successful completion of
this course, students should be able to:
• Analyze
the impact of media messages on American culture, values, and political
process.
• Describe
the historical and economic forces that shaped and continue to shape mass
media.
• Explain
the significance of the First Amendment and explain its relevance to current
affairs.
• Compare
and contrast American commercial media system with non-commercial media in the
United States and other countries.
• Analyze
how content is shaped by the nature of particular media.
• Apply
media effectively to communicate with a particular audience.
Class Format:
This is an online course. We will be engaged in online discussions designed to
aid your understanding of the concepts discussed in your text and activities
online. It is essential that you commit to being an active participant in
this class; regular meaningful discussion is required online. It is highly
recommended that you have a college reading level. Please consult your
English placement test scores.
Please note that the quarter moves along at a
relatively quick clip. This class is highly writing-intensive (as you’ll
complete online discussion and media consumption journals). There will be due
dates to help guide you in managing the course. The entire course is designed
to help you to take in the course concepts, apply them to your own media
consumption, and be a savvy critic of media.
Should you have concerns about any
aspect of the class, I encourage you to come to me with them. If for any reason
you don’t feel comfortable raising your concerns with me, the usual next step
would be to speak with the program chair (Katherine Oleson,
koleson@bellevuecollege.edu). You can refer concerns about this class to
the Arts and Humanities Division Dean, Maggie Harada (maggie.harada@bellevuecollege.edu) or the Assistant Dean,
Scott Bessho (scott.bessho@bellevuecollege.edu) in the Arts and
Humanities division office (R230). An additional resource for
concerns you find aren’t being addressed by faculty or administration is the Ombuds Office (http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/ombuds/default.html).
ASSIGNMENTS
Online Discussions:
You will have the opportunity to participate in the application of theory to
various prompts and to your own media consumption. It is important to
demonstrate respectful communication online during discussion periods. We will
be examining and discussing several issues, many of which can be quite
controversial. I expect and trust that you will each be mature in your approach
and respectful in your interactions.
Technology
Plan: In the first week of class you will complete a technology
back-up plan to prepare you for the online environment.
Media Consumption Journals: You will have the
opportunity to critically examine various media sources throughout the quarter.
You will reflect on your own interaction with and consumption of media
currently, and be exposed to new sources. More details will be provided online.
Quizzes: Quiz (think: exam) format consists of
a combination of 30 true/false and multiple-choice questions. Quizzes will
be timed (40 minutes) and taken online, so be sure to take your assessment at a
high speed connection. A review sheet will be made available before
each quiz and the quizzes are open book/open note. A discussion board
will be opened for questions about the quiz before each quiz.
Final Paper: For this 3-4 page paper, you will
have two options to choose from: 1. Create & complete your own mass media
assignment; 2. Research & discuss a current controversy in media. More
details will be provided online.
GRADES AND POINT BREAKDOWNS
Tech Plan 15pts.
Quiz
60 pts.
Essay (Cult of)100 pts.
Essay (Martin) 100 pts.
Media Journal100 pts.
Media Journal100 pts.
Essay (Social) 100 pts.
Final Essay 200 pts.
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TOPICS WE’LL
DISCUSS
media
literacy television movies media ownership
1st Amendment rights & responsibilities public
relations media ethics filter bubble internet music newspapers books history
of mass media advertising global
media media effects
POLICIES
Late Written Assignments:
For purposes of equity and fairness for all students, you will be given a
reasonable amount of time to complete all written assignments. Deadlines for
all assignments will be provided in several capacities online (i.e. on the
calendar tool, on the assignment description). An assignment is on time
when it is delivered to the teacher through Canvas on the day it is due. In the
event that you do not turn in your assignment on the day it is due, you will be
assessed the following academic penalty: late written assignments will receive
a one point grade reduction for every full day they are late (i.e. B+ to C+).
Remember, this is not a self-paced class; there are specific due dates
throughout the quarter.
Statement
on Academic Integrity: You should know that
plagiarism is a serious violation of your contract as a student and will be
treated severely. It is important for you to understand that plagiarism
is any representation of another person’s words or ideas in a manner
that makes it seem as if they were your own, in either oral or written
form. Obviously, this means that you may not copy another person’s
papers. Students caught cheating on a quiz or assignment will not receive any
credit for that portion of the class and will be reported to the Dean of
Student Success.
Special Needs: The Disability Resource Center
serves students with a wide array of learning challenges and disabilities. If
you are a student who has a disability or learning challenge for which you have
documentation or have seen someone for treatment and if you feel you may need
accommodations in order to be successful in college, please contact us as soon
as possible. The DRC office is located in the Library Media Center for the Fall
2013 quarter or you can call our reception desk at 425.564.2498. Deaf
students can reach the DRC by video phone at 425-440-2025 or by TTY at
425-564-4110. Please visit the DRC website for application information
into our program and other helpful links at www.bellevuecollege.edu/drc Please meet with me if you have
any questions.
Classroom Conduct:
When engaged in your role as a student, please be constructive in your comments
and discussion online. Always treat your classmates with respect. Please
consult with http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/artshum/policy.htmlto review
the Arts and Humanities Division statement of Student Procedures and
Expectations and/or contact your instructor should you have any questions or
concerns.
Exposure to Content:
Essential to a liberal arts education is an open-minded tolerance for ideas and
modes of expression which might conflict with one’s personal values. By
being exposed to such ideas or expressions, students are not expected to
endorse or adopt them but rather to understand that they are part of the free
flow of information upon which higher education depends.
To this end, you may find that class
requirements may include engaging certain materials, such as books, films, and
art work, which may, in whole or in part, offend you. These materials are
equivalent to required texts and are essential to the course content. If
you decline to engage the required material by not reading, viewing, or
performing material you consider offensive, you will still be required to meet
class requirements in order to earn credit. This may require responding
to the content of the material, and you may not be able to fully participate in
required class discussions, quizzes, or assignments. Please consult the
syllabus and communicate any questions or concerns you may have.
IMPORTANT LINKS
Bellevue College E-mail and access
to MyBC:
All students registered for classes at BC are entitled to
a network and e-mail account. Your student network account can be used to
access your student e-mail, log in to computers in labs and classrooms, connect
to the BC wireless network, log in to MyBC,
and access Canvas. For your account: https://bellevuecollege.edu/sam
Find current campus locations for all student labs by
visiting the Computing Services website - http://depts.bellevuecollege.edu/helpdesk/students/computerlabs/
Public Safety:
The Bellevue College (BC) Public Safety Department’s well
trained and courteous non-commissioned staff provides personal safety,
security, crime prevention, preliminary investigations, and other services to
the campus community, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Their phone number is
425.564.2400. Public Safety is located in K100 and on the web at: http://bellevuecollege.edu/publicsafety/
Academic Calendar:
The Bellevue College Academic Calendar is separated into two
calendars. They provide information about holidays, closures and important
enrollment dates such as the finals schedule. Enrollment Calendar: http://bellevuecollege.edu/enrollment/calendar/deadlines
On this calendar you will find admissions and registration dates and
important dates for withdrawing and receiving tuition refunds. College
Calendar: http://bellevuecollege.edu/enrollment/calendar/holidays/1314.asp
This calendar gives you the year at a glance and includes college holidays, scheduled
closures, quarter end and start dates, and final exam dates.
SCHEDULE
[Note: We will try to remain
on this schedule, but learning does not always happen according to strict
timelines, and unforeseen events can push us off our ideal timeline.
Therefore, this schedule is subject to change. You will be informed of
any changes that evolve over the course of the quarter.]
We have a lot to cover this fall. Please keep up with
the material and I think you will really get a great deal out of it. Please
note: The due dates for media consumption journals, discussion boards and
quizzes are included; these are not suggested dates, but actual due dates for
these materials. First of all, read this section immediately:
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Consumption Journal: Media Log - Analyzing Your Personal Media Consumption
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Week 8 Exhibit - The Power
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Consumption Journal #2 - Advertising Analysis must
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Week 8
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Week 10 - Communication Media and The Future
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Media
Communication and The Future Discussion
– Week 10 – Hanson Material Discussion
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