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Our class is divided into Learning Modules. You will have 7 days to complete each module. Modules will typically begin on a Tuesday and end on a Monday, with the exception of Modules 1, 2, 8, 9 and 16. Please pay close attention to all deadlines and assignments for each module. All textbook readings are available for free on Canvas. This schedule is subject to change as discussed with the class.
Our class is divided into Learning Modules. You will have 7 days to complete each module. Modules will typically begin on a Tuesday and end on a Monday, with the exception of Modules 1, 2, 8, 9 and 16. Please pay close attention to all deadlines and assignments for each module. All textbook readings are available for free on Canvas. This schedule is subject to change as discussed with the class.
Learning Module 1 -
Jan. 29 - Feb. 5
Learning Module 1 -
Jan. 29 - Feb. 5
Topics: Welcome to Journalism 202!
Quiz: Syllabus Quiz
Discussion Forum: Introduce Yourself (First post due by February 2; Second posts due by February 5.)
Learning Module 2 -
February 6-12
Learning Module 2 -
February 6-12
Topics: Mass communication and its digital transformation; What is convergence? Functions of mass communication.
Textbook Reading: Chapter 1 (available free on Canvas).
Quiz: Chapter 1.
Learning Module 3 -
February 13-19
Learning Module 3 -
February 13-19
Topics: Media Literacy in the digital age; What is media literacy? Developing critical media skills; Implications of commercial media; Media terms.
Textbook Reading: Chapter 2.
Quiz: Chapter 2.
Learning Module 4 -
February 20-26
Learning Module 4 -
February 20-26
Topics: Communication law and regulation in the digital age; First Amendment and freedom of expression; regulation of electronic media; regulating commercial/political speech; legal issues in the digital world.
Textbook Reading: Chapter 12.
Quiz: Chapter 12.
Homework Assignment: First Amendment Research Assignment Presented; topic proposals due by February 26.
Learning Module 5 - February 27-March 4
Learning Module 5 - February 27-March 4
Topics: Media Ethics; majors systems of ethical reasoning; ethics in journalism; ethics in advertising/public relations; ethics in entertainment.
Textbook Reading: Chapter 11.
Quiz: Chapter 11.
Homework Assignment: Ethics Assignment presented, due by April 10.
Exam #1: This exam will cover the material in Chapters 1, 2, 11, and 12. It is due by Monday, March 4 at 11:59 p.m.
Learning Module 6 -
March 5-11
Learning Module 6 -
March 5-11
Topics: Mass communication and politics in the digital age; journalism and political coverage; political advertising; politics and entertainment; social media and political campaigns.
Textbook Reading: Chapter 14.
Quiz: Chapter 14.
Homework Assignment: Fact Checking in the Digital Age; First Amendment Research Assignment Topic Proposals.
Learning Module 7 -
March 12-18
Learning Module 7 -
March 12-18
Topics: The impact of social media; types of social media; defining social media; the good, the bad, and the ugly of social media.
Textbook Reading: Chapter 7.
Quiz: Chapter 7.
Discussion Forum: When Online Shaming Goes Too Far (First post due by March 15; Second/third posts due by March 18).
Learning Module 8 - March 17-23
Learning Module 8 - March 17-23
Topics: Journalism - From Information to Participation; historical developments in journalism; types of journalism; journalism in the digital world.
Textbook Reading: Chapter 8.
Quiz: Chapter 8.
Discussion Forum: Unpaid Internships (First post due by March 20; Second/third posts due by March 23).
Reminder: Study for Exam #2, which will cover the material from Chapters 3, 7, 8 and 14.
SPRING BREAK - MARCH 24-31. NO CLASS!
Learning Module 9 -
April 1-8
Learning Module 9 -
April 1-8
Topics: Print media; Books, newspapers, and magazines (yes, they still exist!); functions of print media; history of print media; print media outlook.
Textbook Reading: Chapter 3.
Quiz: Chapter 3.
Exam #2: Exam #2 will cover the material in Chapters 3, 7, 8 and 14. It must be completed by Monday, April 8 at 11:59 p.m.
Learning Module 10 -April 9-15
Learning Module 10 -April 9-15
Topics: Audio media; Music recordings and radio; The recording industry; history of recorded music and radio; audio media outlook.
Textbook Reading: Chapter 4.
Quiz: Chapter 4.
Homework: Radio Station Ownership/Midterm Playlist.
Reminder: Ethics Assignments due by April 10 at 11:59 p.m. via the "Assignments" link in Canvas.
Learning Module 11 -
April 16-22
Learning Module 11 -
April 16-22
Topics: Visual media: Photography, Movies, and Television; history of the movie and television industries; industry business models; outlook for visual media.
Textbook Reading: Chapter 5.
Quiz: Chapter 5.
Homework: The Hollywood Ten.
*First Amendment Research Assignments due beginning on April 22 and continuing through May 14 via the "Assignments" link in Canvas. Check Canvas for your exact submission date.
Learning Module 12 -
April 23-29
Learning Module 12 -
April 23-29
Topics: Interactive media: The Internet, Video Games, and Augmented Reality; Interactive media vs. mass media; history of the internet and world wide web; video game industry.
Textbook Reading: Chapter 6.
Quiz: Chapter 6.
Discussion Forum: Video games are good for you (First post due by April 26; Second/third posts due by April 29.)
Reminder: Review for Exam #3, which will cover Chapters 4, 5, 6, and 9.
Learning Module 13 -
Learning Module 13 -
April 30-May 6
April 30-May 6
Topics: Public Relations: Building Relationships with Strategic Communication.
Textbook Reading: Chapter 9.
Quiz: Chapter 9.
Exam #3: Exam #3 will cover the material from Chapters 4, 5, 6 and 9. It must be completed by Monday, May 6.
Learning Module 14 -
Learning Module 14 -
May 7-13
May 7-13
Topics: Advertising: The Power of Persuasion
Textbook Reading: Chapter 10
Quiz: Chapter 10
Learning Module 15 -
May 14-20
Learning Module 15 -
May 14-20
Topics: Global media in the digital age; four theories of international mass communication; political and socioeconomic issues with global media; global media, local values.
Textbook Reading: Chapter 15.
Quiz: Chapter 15
Discussion Forum: Global Press Freedom (First post due by May 17; Second/Third posts due by May 20.)
Reminder: Study for Exam #4, which will cover the material from Chapters 10, 13, and 15.
Learning Module 16 -
May 19-25
Learning Module 16 -
May 19-25
Topics: Media theory and research; media effects research; understanding audiences; cultural studies; new directions in media research.
Textbook Reading: Chapter 13.
Quiz: Chapter 13.
Exam #4: Exam #4 will cover material from chapters 10, 13, and 15. It must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, May 25. Good luck!
Enjoy your break!
Enjoy your break!
Thank you for a wonderful semester!
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