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Schedule

Lesson 1: Orientation, Introduction, and Familiarization with the Course
Readings:
  • Read the course introduction and overview.
Assignments:
  • Participate in the Meet and Greet Discussion Forum in Canvas.
Lesson 2: Media/Society in a Digital World
Readings:
  • Read Chapter 1.
  • Read the “Consider This” reading for this lesson.
Assignments:
  • Post and respond in the Reading Reaction discussion forum for this lesson.
  • Post and respond in the “Consider This” discussion forum for this lesson.
Lesson 3: The Evolution of Media Technology
Readings:
  • Read Chapter 2.
  • Read the “Consider This” reading for this lesson.
Assignments:
  • Post and respond in the Reading Reaction discussion forum for this lesson.
  • Post and respond in the “Consider This” discussion forum for this lesson.
  • Complete and submit Quiz 1.
  • Prepare for Group Writing Assignment 1.
Lesson 4: The Economics of the Media Industry
Readings:
  • Read Chapter 3.
  • Read the “Consider This” reading for this lesson.
Assignments:
  • Post and respond in the Reading Reaction discussion forum for this lesson.
  • Post and respond in the “Consider This” discussion forum for this lesson.
Group Writing Assignment 1
Readings:
  • None
Assignments:
  • Complete and submit Group Writing Assignment 1.
  • Complete Peer Evaluation for each member of group.
Lesson 5: Political Influence on Media
Readings:
  • Read Chapter 4 (pp. 121-153).
  • Read the “Consider This” reading for this lesson.
Assignments:
  • Post and respond in the Reading Reaction discussion forum for this lesson.
  • Post and respond in the “Consider This” discussion forum for this lesson.
  • Complete and submit Quiz 2.
Lesson 6: Regulating Access and Distribution
Readings:
  • Read Chapter 4 (pp. 154-169).
  • Read the “Consider This” reading for this lesson.
Assignments:
  • Post and respond in the Reading Reaction discussion forum for this lesson.
  • Post and respond in the “Consider This” discussion forum for this lesson.
Lesson 7: Media Organizations and Professionals
Readings:
  • Read Chapter 5.
  • Read the “Consider This” reading for this lesson.
Assignments:
  • Post and respond in the Reading Reaction discussion forum for this lesson.
  • Post and respond in the “Consider This” discussion forum for this lesson.
Lesson 8: Media and Ideology
Readings:
  • Read Chapter 6.
  • Read the “Consider This” reading for this lesson.
Assignments:
  • Post and respond in the Reading Reaction discussion forum for this lesson.
  • Post and respond in the “Consider This” discussion forum for this lesson.
  • Prepare for Group Writing Assignment 2.
Lesson 9: Social Inequality and Media Representation
Readings:
  • Read Chapter 7.
  • Read the “Consider This” reading for this lesson.
Assignments:
  • Post and respond in the Reading Reaction discussion forum for this lesson.
  • Post and respond in the “Consider This” discussion forum for this lesson.
  • Complete and submit Quiz 3.
Group Writing Assignment 2
Readings:
  • Review Chapters 6 and 7
Assignments:
  • Complete and submit Group Writing Assignment 2.
  • Complete Peer Evaluation for each member of group.
Lesson 10: Audiences and Creators
Readings:
  • Read Chapter 8.
  • Read the “Consider This” reading for this lesson.
Assignments:
  • Post and respond in the Reading Reaction discussion forum for this lesson.
  • Post and respond in the “Consider This” discussion forum for this lesson.
Lesson 11: Media Influence
Readings:
  • Read Chapter 9.
  • Read the “Consider This” reading for this lesson.
Assignments:
  • Post and respond in the Reading Reaction discussion forum for this lesson.
  • Post and respond in the “Consider This” discussion forum for this lesson.
  • Complete and submit Quiz 4.
Lesson 12: Globalization and the Future of Media
Readings:
  • Read Chapter 10.
  • Read the “Consider This” reading for this lesson.
Assignments:
  • Post and respond in the Reading Reaction discussion forum for this lesson.
  • Post and respond in the “Consider This” discussion forum for this lesson.
Final Exam
Readings:
  • Review Chapters 1-10
Assignments:
  • Complete and submit the Final Exam.

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