DISCUSSION: We
discussed the history of the telegraph and radio. Radio had an elite phase when it was used for military and nautical purposes (e.g. the Titanic's distress call); a popular phase during its golden age in the 1930s and 1940s when families listened to radio dramas, quiz shows and music together (see "Radio Days" trailer, above); and a specialized phase after TV became popular. Today, most radio stations follow strict formats -- either news/talk or specific types of music. The exception is campus radio stations like KFJC at Foothill College and KSJS at San Jose State, which have quirky disc jockeys and shows.
SHOW AND TELL: We looked at old radios, a script for "Amos and Andy," and telegraph supplies.
ASSIGNMENT: Mass Communications on the Web (see above on navigation bar) is now due Tuesday May 15 at midnight.
QUIZ MAKEUPS: Go to my De Anza faculty page for information. Quiz makeups for Quizzes 1-3 will be due May 29. Quiz 3 will be returned on Wednesday.
BLOG TOPIC (Due Sunday at midnight): Television (20 points)
Find and describe an online video (from YouTube or another
video site) that explains or explores topics that are mentioned in the
textbook. Videos should be under 10 minutes in length and should not be one
that a classmate has already posted OR that we have viewed in class. Embed the video in your post and write:
· The length
of the video
· A
description of the video in your own words
· The name of
the corresponding chapter in our textbook
· A course
related quiz question to go along with the video
· An answer
to the quiz question
Length: 4:22
Description: Stats and facts concerning Social Media's accelerated assimilation into mainstream culture.
Chapter 2: Media Impact, Chapter 10: Internet, other chapters.
Quiz Question: In comparison to Facebook, which reached 100 Million users in a matter of months, how many years did it take for Radio to reach 50 million users?
Answer: 38 years
Description: Stats and facts concerning Social Media's accelerated assimilation into mainstream culture.
Chapter 2: Media Impact, Chapter 10: Internet, other chapters.
Quiz Question: In comparison to Facebook, which reached 100 Million users in a matter of months, how many years did it take for Radio to reach 50 million users?
Answer: 38 years
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