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| From Rodman, Mass Media in a Changing World |
Buy the textbook -- Rodman - Mass Media in a Changing World 4th ed. -- at the De Anza Bookstore or at the bookstore across Stevens Creek Boulevard in the Oaks shopping center. You can also buy the online version at http://coursesmart.com
IN CLASS: We did introduction exercises, discussed the greensheet and assignment calendar (see tabs above) and discussed mass communications and media literacy.
DUE WEDNESDAY: Complete the Media Log on p. 3 of the Handbook and #1 on p. 4. Bring textbook to class. The concept of "media literacy" and the questions to ask yourself about media messages are discussed by the first speaker. on the YouTube above.
BLOG POST 1 (due Sunday April 14 at 11:59 p.m.)
Create your blog as described on the Greensheet. Please email me your blog address after you have posted your first post.
Media Autobiography
Write
your short media autobiography. This should be a short essay (about 200-300
words) about you and your relationship with the eight types of mass media we
are studying in this class: Books, Newspapers, Magazines, Movies, Recordings
(Audio/Music), Radio, Television and the Internet.
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Use bullets
(point form) to discuss your background with each of these media, your experiences (use/habits) with them, your
likes and dislikes and which ones are important to you now and when you were
growing up.
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Tell if you have,
had or would like a job or career in the media.
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If you have lived
in another country, talk about the media there.
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Mention your
major, if it is related to the media, and the name of the university you want
to transfer to, if appropriate.
o
Do not write
about other aspects of your life, unless they relate to the media.
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