JRN1/CTVR 1: Mass Media and Society Syllabus Fall 2024 PDF
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2024
Maryanne C. Shults
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This is a syllabus for JRN1/CTVR 1: Mass Media and Society at Saddleback College for Fall 2024. It outlines course outcomes, contact information, and learning materials. The course details the impact of mass media on society and includes a focus on media literacy and technology.
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JRN1 / CTVR 1: MASS MEDIA AND SOCIETY Fall 2024 | Tuesday/Thursday | 9-10:15 AM | LRC147 Professor Maryanne C. Shults (she/her/hers) Office Hours: via Zoom, by appointment/ M. 12-3 PM & Th. 2-5 PM Em...
JRN1 / CTVR 1: MASS MEDIA AND SOCIETY Fall 2024 | Tuesday/Thursday | 9-10:15 AM | LRC147 Professor Maryanne C. Shults (she/her/hers) Office Hours: via Zoom, by appointment/ M. 12-3 PM & Th. 2-5 PM Email:[email protected] Course Identification lass Description: A study of mass media and media technology as they apply to society. C Includes a study of media functions, responsibilities, practices, and influences, as well as a study of media law, ethics, history, development, and potential for the future. The course is designed to increase student awareness of the impact of mass media in shaping society. Also listed as CTVR 1. Credit given in either area, not both. I f you are transferring to a UC or CSU, you can check the websiteASSIST.orgto see if this course articulates (meaning it’s required for your major and if you successfully complete it here, you don’t have to take it again), but confirm with theTransfer Center. Course Outcomes Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to: Explain the impact new technologies have had on mass communication Describe the history and impact of mass communication on culture and society Compare and critique media portrayals of diversity and gender issues Define media literacy and explain its relevance to individuals and society at large. Contacting the Instructor anvas Messenger is the best way to contact me (it will send me your message via email). C Please feel free to email me directly, too; however, keep in mind that emails sent during the week will be returned within 24 hours and emails sent on Friday through Sunday will be returned no later than the end of the day on the following Monday. 1 Office Hours I will be available via ZoomMondays from 12 - 3 p.m.andThursdays between 2-5 p.m. You’re welcome to schedule an appointment with me via Zoom to ask questions or to express concerns. Office hours are your time. Do not hesitate to seek help, ask about course content, etc. If my scheduled hours don’t work with your schedule, please contact me, and I am happy to work with you and determine a suitable time for both of us. Textbook, Technology, and Materials Course Learning Materials ou are not required to purchase a textbook for this course; it is categorized as “ZTC,” or Y Zero Textbook Cost. For this course, your professor has opted to use Open Educational Resources (OER), learning materials openly licensed under Creative Commons or another similar license. They encompass a rich array of readings, articles, case studies and multimedia components like videos and podcasts that are integrated into your course. ourses utilizing OER are supplemented with additional resources that exist in the public C domain or have a Creative Commons license; other material is used with permission of the creator of the work. Some of these include those made available by the Library of Congress, studies and reports conducted by the United States government, and other freely available materials. Most resources used are vigorously vetted by research and subject matter experts to ensure the highest quality and application for each course. ou should also be reading/consuming the news every day.Questions about current Y events will be included on the exams. Suggestions include the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and Orange County Register. At the very least, follow these or other major news outlets on social media, especially X (Twitter). You do have access to major newspapers through the college library; further information is posted in Canvas in the Module “Tips and Resources.” Copyright Policy of Learning Materials ll lectures and assignments are created by Maryanne Shults or are Open Educational A Resources. Unless you are given written permission, you may not copy, distribute, or sell any of the learning materials used in this course.Copyright infringement is a crime in the United States with penalties between $500 and $250,000. 2 Technical Requirements id you know you can get FREE and low-cost software for being an active student? Software D downloads and can be found athttps://apps.saddleback.edu. Students are expected to have basic computer competency, which includes: T he ability to use a personal computer to locate, create, move, copy, delete, name, rename, and save files and folders on hard drives, secondary storage devices such as USB drives, and cloud-based applications such as those available in Google Workspace, especially Google Docs and Google Slides. [How do I find Google Workspace?] TUDENTS MUST LOG IN USING THEIR SADDLEBACK COLLEGE EMAIL. DO S NOT USE A PERSONAL GOOGLE (Gmail) ACCOUNT, OR YOUR WORK WILL NOT BE GIVEN CREDIT! T he ability to use a word processing program to create, edit, format, store, retrieve, and print documents. The ability to use their college-assigned email account to receive, create, edit, print, save, and send an e-mail message with and without an attached file; and The ability to use an internet browser such as Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Internet Explorer to search and access websites on the World Wide Web. Have ongoing reliable access to a computer with internet connectivity for regular course assignments UtilizeGoogle WorkspaceorMicrosoft® Officeto learncontent and communicate with colleagues and faculty. Have the ability to regularly print assignments. Daily access, read/reply, and overall maintain their Saddleback student email account Use internet search and retrieval skills to complete an assignment. Apply his/her/their educational technology skills to complete expected competencies. Utilize other software applications as course requirements dictate. U tilize Canvas to access course materials and complete assignments. Canvas will be a required part of this class. All coursework will be done through Canvas, including communications, feedback, and grades. You may access Canvas through your student portal. 3 Software and Technology aving a stable internet connection is crucial for participating effectively is this course. It H ensures you can access course materials, submit assignments, take quizzes and exams, and engage in discussions without interruptions. ou also need to be able to make video and audio recording within Canvas in Flip Y (VoiceThread). ou can access the material for some coursework using your smartphone or tablet. There Y is a mobile app available for Android and iOS called Canvas Student available.Do not use a mobile device to take any type of quiz or exam in Canvas; it doesn’t submit your work! Other third-party applications e will also use other third-party applications as part of the course curriculum; you should W be at least familiar with all the popular social networking sites. Adobe Acrobat Readerto open PDF Documents Google Workspace(Google Drive - Docs, Sheets, Slides,etc.):See above P erusall: A peer-sharing online tool that is usedto annotate and collaborate with your classmates and your instructor on reading assignments, lectures, videos, podcasts, PDF documents, and more. This free, web-based application is integrated right into Canvas*. hese assignments are intended to cultivate a collaborative learning experience that allows all of us to T engage one another and the materials in a thoughtful, social, and dynamic way. Annotating in detail and in this collaborative form is a step towards developing more extensive analyses and strategic reading skills. hat is an annotation? It is a note added to text (like in a book or a PDF file), image, or other kind of text as W a comment or explanation. Annotation is an ancient learning practice that facilitates deep engagement with a text and aids comprehension and analysis. sing the online Perusall tool, we will read/watch/listen and annotate the weekly learning materials U together. This ensures that you all are completing your assigned learning materials and picking up key ideas, theories, arguments, and philosophies in those materials. Ideally, these annotations will help all of us understand the materials and make connections more easily. ssignments are generally worth 5-20 points and the default way the AI-based grading system is set up is a A percentage of your awards points: annotations/comments > 50%; reading (or watching video/listening to podcast) > 30%; time spent engaging with material > 10%; getting responses from classmates > 10%. Some assignments will have differentparameters and will be noted in Canvas. 4 Assessment of Student Learning Grading & Course Work O NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST FEW WEEKS TO CHECK YOUR GRADES – MONITOR D THEM THROUGHOUT THE COURSE (Via the Canvas Gradebook) AND CONTACT THE INSTRUCTOR EARLY ON IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS. rading is computed on a point basis. The following percentages represent the grades G shown: 90-100%=A; 89-80%= B; 79-70%=C; 69-65%=D; 64-0%=F. here are no plus/minus grades in this course. Extra credit assignments or projectsmay T be added during the semester at the instructor's discretion, but EC is not guaranteed. rading is based on the quality of your assignments, as well as your participation, G including following directions, depth, proper format, completeness, critical thinking, uniqueness, grammar, stylistics, etc. Most, but not all, assignments will have an attached grading rubric. inal Grades are rounded up if they are.5 or less from the next letter grade; for example, if F a student finished with 89.5%, the grade is rounded up to 90%.Any other reasons for rounding your grade up would absolutely compromise the integrity of this course. I would have to extend this to all students in the course and this is simply not possible according to my course policy. It is critical that I maintain the utmost fairness for all my students. Grades This course utilizes a weighted grading system to calculate your final course grade. Weekly Learning Journal 5% In-class Participation 10% Perusall Assignments 20% Other Assignments/Projects 15% Exams 50% TOTAL 100% Course Grades Final course grades will be determined based on percentage in a standard points system: 89.5 – 100% = A 79.5 – 89% = B 69.5 – 79% = C 5 59.5 – 69% = D 0 – 59% = F rade reports are available in Canvas. It is your responsibility to report any errors on the G report. Assignments / Assessments Learning Materials & Assignments he majority of your learning materials will be available to you in (or via links in) Canvas. T These may include reading assignments, formative assessments, lecture slides, videos, discussions, case studies, and papers/projects, etc. WEEKLY LEARNING JOURNAL: These promote active learning.Taking notes, oth during class and any reading or other learning activities done outside of class, b will be kept in a Google Doc (link provided for each week in Modules) and submitted each Friday by 11:59 p.m. You may use bullet points, but you must use complete sentences and proper grammar/spelling/ punctuation; this isn’t a text message. PARTICIPATION:Activities will be done during class,including discussions of the t opic of the week, current events, Think-Pair-Share activities, low-stakes quizzes, etc. If you are more than 10 minutes late, you may NOT participate in Think-Pair-Share activities as that will always be at the start of class. One zero will be dropped before the calculation of final grades. If you miss class, you will receive a zero for the day regardless of the r eason for your absence unless it is due to illness or injury that will cause you to miss more than two (2) class periods in the same week; a doctor or healthcare professional must duly note these. PERUSALL ASSIGNMENTS: these assignments are intendedto cultivate a ollaborative reading experience that allows students and instructors to engage c one another and the materials in a thoughtful, social, and dynamic way. Annotating in detail and this collaborative form is a step toward developing more extensive analyses and strategic reading skills. These may include assignments containing reading material, videos, podcasts, etc. Note: Grades from Perusall assignments may be delayed before being posted to 6 anvas. Your grades for any Perusall assignments are also displayed in the C Perusall gradebook. A SSIGNMENTS/MEDIA ACTIVITIES: relative to the topicof the weekly module, these may be a written response to a video, an essay, case analysis, small group assignment, etc. It may be a perspective paper or other type of essay. These may also be done using third-party (free) web-based tools at the instructor's discretion. Details and grading rubric are available in Canvas for these tasks. For these, the topic will be whatever was covered in the previous week to allow students to have completed all the learning materials (reading, lectures, etc.). his category also includes a project, which must be completed before the week of T the Thanksgiving break. Details will be provided in Canvas and explained during class during Orientation. Classroom Policies and Procedures lways remember that it is your choice to be here. I commend your decision and am A honored to be a part of it. By complying with classroom policies and procedures, you are respecting your choice to be here, as well as the choice of others. The following guidelines are not intended to be off-putting; they are intended to serve as boundaries to make our class a more enjoyable and beneficial experience. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Students are adults and are expected to act as such. ell phones: Unless the professor asks students toutilize a mobile device for an in-class C activity, cell phone use is strictly prohibited during class time, This includes texting, checking social media, or any other phone-related activity. If you have an emergency situation that requires you to be reachable, please inform the instructor before class and quietly step out into the hall or go outside. aptops and tablets: Students using laptops or tabletsfor note-taking must sit in the L back row of the classroom. This policy is in place to minimize distractions for other students. If you require seating accommodation, please speak with the instructor privately. espectful discourse: This course may cover controversialor sensitive topics. All R students are expected to engage in respectful, constructive dialogue. Personal attacks, derogatory language, or discriminatory remarks will not be tolerated. Practice active listening and consider diverse viewpoints. 7 articipation: Active participation is crucial for a dynamic learning environment. This P includes asking questions, contributing to discussions, and engaging in group activities. Quality of participation is valued over quantity. unctuality and attendance: Arrive on time to minimizedisruptions. Repeated late P arrivals or absences will impact your participation grade. If you must miss a class, arrange to get notes from a classmate. ood and drink: Water in closed containers is permitted.Please refrain from eating during F class unless medically necessary. If you need to eat due to medical reasons, please discuss this with the instructor privately. ecording: Taking screen captures with a mobile device or audio or video recording of R lectures is allowed without prior written permission from the instructor or instructions provided through DSPS. cademic integrity:Cheating, plagiarism, or any form of academic dishonesty will result A in serious consequences, potentially including failure of the assignment or course. Familiarize yourself with the university's academic integrity policy. The course policy for use of generative AI is shown below. ccommodations:If you require accommodations dueto a disability or other reason, A please provide documentation from theDisabled StudentsPrograms and Services (DSPS) office. ommunication:Check your college email at least dailyfor course-related C announcements. Emails to the instructor should be professional in tone and include your course and section number in the subject line. This course also uses the communication toolPronto, which in an application (available inboth Canvas and as a mobile app) that allows text messaging and video chats without invading privacy by requiring giving out your cell phone number. echnology issues: Technical problems are not anacceptable excuse for late or missing T work. Plan ahead and have backup options in case of computer or internet issues. Course Policies, Due Dates and Late Policy Everything is due at 11:59 p.m. unless otherwise instructed, e.g. longer assignments and projects. Weekly Modules will open on Saturday morning. PARTICIPATION grade is based on work completed during class time. See PARTICIPATIONabove for details. PERUSALL assignments must be completed by are due on FRIDAY 8 MEDIA ACTIVITIES: each assignment will have a specified due date. Some ctivities may take longer than a week and will have specific due dates posted with a the assignment in Canvas. I may have extra credit opportunities during the semester to make up points. These ssignments go above and beyond what we are doing in the class and will require a you to work “outside the box.” You’ll be given a due date/deadline when assigned. Late Policy ou are expected to be self-directed and do your work in a timely manner. However, under Y extenuating circumstances, I have the right to make an exception. You must email me in advance of the due date and explain the situation. Your grade will automatically be reduced in Canvas. art of success in the 21st century is time management, so strategically plan your work, P life, and play. They all matter in your journey toward success. I understand that life is hectic at times and unforeseen events occur that may interfere with your classes. I ’m here to support your academic endeavors, however, it’s not fair to the rest of the students if I regularly disregard deadlines. All of us have jobs, as well as personal and family obligations that sometimes interfere with our school work. L earning Journal:10% deduction for each 24 hourslate up to 48 hours. If not submitted by that time, you will receive a zero -NO EXCEPTIONS! P erusall:To earn points, you must post by the deadline. If you miss the deadline, you cannot post late as it is not fair to your peers who depend on EVERYONE posting so they have posts in which to respond/reply. NO LATE POSTS WILL BE GIVEN CREDIT. P articipation: If you are not in class when assignedan activity or assessment, you may not make it up. M edia Activities: If you are late in submitting,you will lose 15% off the top starting at midnight the following day up to 48 hours, then the assignment will lock. The exception to this are project assignments (individual or group); there are no late exceptions for submissions and they must be turned in on time! Q uizzes/Exams, Group Projects, Extra Credit Assignments: no late exceptions. OTHER Assignments must be submitted via Canvas (or Perusall)unless otherwise indicated. Do not email assignments unless your instructor asks you to do so or 9 our assignment will not be graded. The only accepted formats for assignment y attachment submissions are what is given in the assignment instructions. This will be mostly Google Workspace files/documents. You may make multiple submissions on some assignments. Lectureswill mostly be given during class sessions.Some may be provided as ideo lectures via Perusall. They may be in the following formats: text, slide, v audio only, video, etc. Videos are hosted on commonly used streaming/hosting sites and will play in most web browsers, while some are hosted in Canvas Studio. Be sure you are using the appropriate web browsers recommended for use with Canvas. Website/Portal:You must check the class website onCanvas regularly, multiple times a week, if not daily. Technical Support: For information about your username and password for aining access to email or Canvas, please go directly to the Student Technical g Support website (all questions should be able to be answered here). Technical issues happen with Canvas and are often resolved within a few hours. If you are still experiencing trouble, please contact me. Academic Dishonesty Policy cademic dishonesty includes cheating, inventing false information or citations, A plagiarism, and helping someone else commit an act of academic dishonesty, etc. It usually involves students' attempts to show possession of a level of knowledge or skill they do not possess. Cheating is defined as the act of obtaining or attempting to obtain credit for work by the use of any dishonest, deceptive, fraudulent, or unauthorized means. Plagiarism is defined as the act of taking the work of another and offering it as one’s own without giving credit to that source. I nstructors who believe that an act of academic dishonesty has occurred (1) are obligated to discuss the matter with the student(s) involved; (2) should possess reasonable evidence such as documents or personal observation; and (3) may take whatever action (subject to student appeal) they deem appropriate, ranging from an oral reprimand to an F in the course. 10 he following table outlines the penalties for academic dishonesty in this course. They are T as follows: iolation V lass Penalty C niversity Penalty U 1st Zero on assignment; Reported to the department chair and one-letter grade Dean of Students Office; additional reduction of final grade penalties may be pursued. 2nd Automatic failure of the Dean of Students Office begins course. disciplinary proceedings that may result in suspension or expulsion. Citation of Sources o maintain credibility as researchers and writers, as well as credit others who have given T us information, we need to cite our papers properly. When required, any papers submitted without any attempt to credit outside sources using in-text citation will be deducted two letter grades. or this course I expect proper citing of ALL submissions. If you write in an academic style, F like an essay or research paper, you are expected to know MLA style, including in-text/parenthetical citations that are referenced alphabetically and with a hanging indent for each source on a separate page titled Works Cited (used in media studies); for some submissions, you should put a hyperlink that allows the reader to click through; these must be placed in the BODY and flow of the text and NOT in the format of MLA. If you are unsure, or if assignment instructions don’t specify how to cite, ask the professor. Using Generative AI for Assignments enerative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies have become increasingly sophisticated G and accessible, enabling the automated creation of content such as text, images, and more. While these tools can be valuable for various applications, it is essential to maintain academic integrity and ensure that assignments submitted by students truly reflect their own learning and efforts. This policy outlines the guidelines for the use of generative AI tools in assignments for this course. Guidelines: A uthentic Work:All assignments submitted for thiscourse must represent the student's genuine efforts and understanding. Using generative AI tools to fully generate assignment content is not allowed. Assignments should result from your own critical thinking, research, and creative work. 11 I ncorporation of AI-Generated Content:If you choose to incorporate content generated by AI tools into your assignments, you must clearly indicate which parts of the work were generated by AI and provide appropriate citations for the sources of AI-generated content used. Failure to attribute AI-generated content will be considered a violation of academic integrity. L earning Objectives:The assignments in this course are designed to assess your comprehension, application, and analytical skills related to the course material. Relying solely on AI-generated content would hinder your ability to meet the intended learning outcomes of the assignments. E thical Considerations:When using generative AI tools,be mindful of ethical considerations, including potential biases and the responsible use of AI technology. If you are unsure about the ethical implications of using AI-generated content in your assignments, consult with the instructor. A cademic Integrity: Any violation of this policy,including the submission of AI-generated content as one's own work without proper attribution, will be considered a breach of academic integrity. Consequences may include academic penalties, reduced assignment grades, and disciplinary actions as determined by the institution's academic integrity policy. I f you have questions about the appropriate use of generative AI tools in your assignments or need guidance on how to integrate AI-generated content while maintaining academic integrity, feel free to consult with the instructor. It is better to seek clarification and assistance than to risk unintentional violations of this policy.Note: The intent of this policy is to ensure that students engage meaningfully with the course material, develop their critical thinking and creativity, and uphold the principles of academic integrity. Your professors/instructors believe that your genuine efforts will lead to a more enriching learning experience. Feedback Time lthough your instructor may not respond to each individual assignment, she does read A and review thoroughly and participates often. Assignments will be graded as soon as possible, All grades and feedback will be posted in Canvas. Please check your grades regularly to ensure accuracy. HE COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND COURSE SCHEDULE ARE SUBJECT TO T CHANGE DUE TO INSTRUCTORS’ DISCRETION. 12 Services and Other Policies/Procedures tudents with DSPS Accommodations:Please inform the instructor during the first week S of classes about any disability or special needs that you may have that may require specific arrangements related to attending class sessions, carrying out class assignments, or writing papers or examinations. According to California State University policy, students with disabilities must document their disabilities at the Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) Office in order to be accommodated in their courses. Additional information can be found at theDSPS website. amily Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA):This 1974 federal law defines the F kinds of information educational institutions can release about a student and spells out how the college can release educational records to other schools and employers. This includes the provision that academic information (such as grades, policies, etc.) can only be communicated to the student. ERPA prevents anyone besides the student from receiving access to this type of F information, including parents, spouses, children, friends, classmates, etc. riting Center:The Writing Center offers 30-minute, one-on-one peer tutoring sessions W and workshops, aimed at providing assistance for all written assignments and student writing concerns. Writing Center services are available to students from all disciplines. Registration and appointment schedules are available at the Writing Center Appointment Scheduling System. More information can be found at the Writing Center webpage. niversity Learning Center:The goal of the UniversityLearning Center is to provide all U CSUF students with academic support in an inviting and contemporary environment. The staff of the University Learning Center will assist students with their academic assignments, general study skills, and computer user needs. The ULC staff work with all students from diverse backgrounds in most undergraduate general education courses including those in science and math; humanities and social sciences; as well as other subjects. They offer one-to-one peer tutoring, online writing review, and many more services. More information can be found on the University Learning Center website. I n Case of Emergency:For details on what to do inthe event of an emergency, please see the emergency procedures in theStudent Handbook (page53)and become familiar with these. Follow the instructions of your instructor or other staff/personnel. 13 Course Schedule his is available as a “liquid” schedule as it may change without notice at the professor's T discretion. Watch here for the current schedule orgo to the link directly. MASS MEDIA AND SOCIETY / FALL 2024 FOR ALL ASSIGNMENTS AND LEARNING MATERIALS, SEE THE UNIT/WEEK FROM MODULES IN CANVAS Unit/Week OPENS IN CANVAS IN CLASS UNIT / TOPIC CLOSES Orientation 14-Aug - Orientation (pre-first class meeting) Tue 20-Aug Orientation (in-class) 23-Aug 1 17-Aug #1: What is Communication / Thu 22-Aug #2: Media and Culture Tue 27-Aug #1: Media Literacy 2 24-Aug 30-Aug Thu 29-Aug #2: Functions of Mass Comm. Tue 03-Sep 3 31-Aug Books & Magazines: The Power of Print 6-Sep Thu 05-Sep Tue 10-Sep 4 7-Sep Newspapers & Journalism 13-Sep Thu 12-Sep Tue 17-Sep Radio & Origins of Broadcast & 5 14-Sep 20-Sep Thu 19-Sep Recorded Sound 6 21-Sep Tue 24-Sep Popular Music / Podcasting 27-Sep Thu 26-Sep EXAM #1 - Units 1-6 In class - bring 882E Scantron & No. 2 pencil Tue 01-Oct 7 28-Sep Film & the Motion Picture Industry 4-Oct Thu 03-Oct Tue 08-Oct 8 5-Oct Television 11-Oct Thu 10-Oct Tue 15-Oct 9 12-Oct Internet / Social Media 18-Oct Thu 17-Oct 14 Tue 22-Oct 10 19-Oct Streaming Media Video Gaming 25-Oct Thu 24-Oct Tue 29-Oct 11 26-Oct Media Effects: Theory and Research 1-Nov Thu 31-Oct 12 2-Nov Tue 05-Nov Media Ethics 8-Nov Thu 07-Nov EXAM #2 - Units 7-12 In class - bring 882E Scantron & No. 2 pencil Tue 12-Nov 13 9-Nov Advertising and Public Relations, Part One 15-Nov Thu 14-Nov Tue 19-Nov Advertising and Public Relations, Part Two 14 16-Nov 22-Nov Thu 14-Nov Day Without Media Project Due by 11/24 THANKSGIVING BREAK - No class 11/26 - Campus closed Nov 28-29 Tue 03-Dec 15 23-Nov Media Law, Part One 6-Dec Thu 05-Dec Tue 10-Dec 16 30-Nov Media Law, Part Two 12-Dec Thu 12-Dec NOTE: Final Exam is Tue 17-Dec EXAM #3 - Units 13-16 10:30 - 12:30 In class - bring 882E Scantron & No. 2 pencil 15
