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MEDIA 1 ONLINE “SURVEY OF MASS MEDIA” COURSE SYLLABUS (SECTIONS 3044 & 3045)

FALL 2019 SANTA MONICA COLLEGE

Syllabus Highlights Page (see complete Syllabus starting on page 2). Please read through the complete Syllabus twice. If you have questions throughout the semester, please look to the Syllabus before emailing me.

Canvas: https://signon.smc.edu Professor: Sara Brewer Office Number: 310-434-8780 Office Hours: M-F 10am-6pm via Canvas email Email: [email protected] (use Canvas email first) CANVAS SUPPORT HOTLINE for technical/submission issues: 844-303-0352

For most MODULES (not all) this is the weekly schedule: Chapter Questions: Post Mon-Wed. Due Wed by 11:59pm. Chapter Quiz: Take Thurs or Fri. Due Fri by 11:59pm. Discussion response: Post Mon-Sat. Due Sat by 11:59pm. Two Peer Reviews for each Discussion: Post Mon-Sun. Due Sun by 11:59pm.

CLASS POINTS Discussions (13x12) 156

Chapter Questions (14x5) 70

Chapter Quizzes (14x5) 70

Complete First 2 Days items 4

Midterm 25

Final 25

Total 350

GRADING SCALE

A (90-100%) 315 - 350 points

B (80-89.9%) 280 - 314 points

C (70-79.9%) 245 - 279 points

D (60-69.9%) 210 - 244 points

F (0-59.9%) 209 and below

DROP POLICIES (FOR INSUFFUCIENT PARTICIPATION) If you miss two weeks of online class throughout the semester (consecutive or non-consecutive MODULES--do not submit assignments and/or have zero activity minutes online) you will be dropped from the class. If you miss any five assignments throughout the semester (including any combination of Discussion responses, Peer Reviews, Chapter Questions, and/or Quizzes/Exams), you will be dropped from the class.

IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER You have two Peer Reviews per Discussion. If you choose not to leave Peer Reviews for a Discussion, you will lose 4 points (2 points for not posting Peer Reviews and 2 points for not participating in the Peer Review process). Leave a word count in parenthesis at the end of your Discussion responses and Peer Reviews. Read all of my Discussion prompts very carefully. I change them each semester/session to prevent plagiarism. If you do not answer the specific questions that I ask, or you post a response from a previous semester, you will receive a zero and I may report the incident to Student Judicial Affairs.

MEDIA 1 ONLINE “SURVEY OF MASS MEDIA” COURSE SYLLABUS (SECTIONS 3044 & 3045) FALL 2019

Canvas: https://signon.smc.edu Professor: Sara Brewer Office Number: 310-434-8780 Office Hours: M-F 10am-6pm via Canvas email Email: [email protected] (use Canvas email first) CANVAS SUPPORT HOTLINE for technical/submission issues: 844-303-0352 IMPORTANT INFORMATION A course syllabus is a contract between instructor and student. Your continued presence and participation in this class indicates your compliance with the policies and procedures in this document. This online course is on Pacific Standard Time (PST). For most MODULES (not all-- see complete calendar at the end of this syllabus) this is the weekly schedule: 1) Chapter Questions (Post Mon-Wed. Due Wed by 11:59pm.) 2) Chapter Quiz (Take Thurs or Fri. Due Fri by 11:59pm.) 3) Discussion response (Post Mon-Sat. Due Sat by 11:59pm.) 4) Two Peer Reviews for each Discussion (Post Mon-Sun. Due Sun by 11:59pm.) The Midterm can be taken Fri-Sun at the end of Week 8 (in MODULE 8) and the Final can be taken Fri-

Sun at the end of Week 16 (in MODULE 16). Read all MODULE assignments on Monday. Knowing what is required each week will help you with time management. For example, you may need to pick up a magazine, listen to a podcast, or watch a TV show that week. I report all plagiarism and cheating incidents immediately to the Office of Student Judicial Affairs. F-1 students may enroll in no more than one online class during a semester/session and are not eligible to enroll in online classes during their first SMC semester/session. SYLLABUS AGREEMENT, PLAGIARISM QUIZ, APA FORMAT EXERCISE & PROFILE PHOTO During the first 2 days of class (Mon. 8/26 & Tues. 8/27) complete the following items under the heading “Complete First TWO Days of Class” in MODULE 1 or you may be dropped for not attending class the first two days and for insufficient participation: 1) Read and sign the Syllabus Agreement (1 point) 2) Take the Plagiarism Quiz (1 point) 3) Complete the APA Format Exercise (1 point) 4) Upload a headshot photo of yourself to your Profile. The photo should clearly show your face. To add a photo, go to your Account and then click Profile > Edit Profile. (1 point) PLAGIARISM

Plagiarism is on the rise in online courses. Plagiarism is the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own without giving credit (Google dictionary). Plagiarism.org is a good place to start if you want to learn more about plagiarism. I personally read all of your essays. A computer is not reading and grading your essays--I am. So if you copy/paste someone’s essay and submit it as your own I will notice. You will receive a zero on that assignment and I will report the incident immediately to the Student Judicial Affairs. I use Turnitin.com and Grammarly.com plagiarism checkers. I am aware of the companies and people that take online classes for students. This is illegal. Please read assignment prompts carefully. I change them each semester/session to prevent plagiarism. If you do not answer the specific question(s), or you post a response from a previous semester, you will

receive a zero and I will report the incident to the Office of Student Judicial Affairs. This includes date requirements for sources. If you use a source from 2008 and my prompt asks for sources 2017-present, you will lose points or may receive a zero. COURSE DESCRIPTION This course introduces aspects of communications and the impact of mass media on the individual and society. In this class, we examine the mass media including newspapers, magazines, movies, radio, television, and the Internet. We also examine other related areas of study including media literacy, media effects, media research, media theories, media laws and regulations, media ethics, advertising, public relations, journalism, and the recording industry. Methods of instruction include textbook readings, online readings and research, discussions, and peer reviews. COURSE OBJECTIVES  Students will gain an understanding of the history and organization of the media.  Students will explore media’s role in society.  Students will learn how to apply mass communication theories.  Students will learn how to become more intelligent users/consumers of media. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (SLOS) 1) Review and discuss the historical development and impact of mass media industries. 2) Identify and analyze theories of mass communication. COURSE EXPECTATIONS This online course does duplicate the content of the traditional on-ground course, but not the delivery. This online course relies on self-directed students completing the assignments, readings, quizzes, and threaded discussions on their own time schedules while meeting the posted deadlines. It is very easy to fall behind in an online class. The entire course is asynchronous and can be accessed at your convenience. There are no scheduled on-campus meetings. Your only requirement is to complete assignments and quizzes/exams as scheduled in the syllabus. Distance education students are often in multiple life roles and time is a valuable commodity. You must be a self-directed student who can plan your schedule to accommodate the deadlines outlined in the syllabus. You are expected to visit the course website daily. Once there, you will find announcements,

assignments, readings, quizzes, and exams. ARRANGED HOURS As stated in the SMC class schedule, this online course has 3 arranged hours per week. If you were

taking this course on-ground (in a traditional classroom), you would be required to attend class Tues and Thurs, for example, for 1 hour and 20 minutes per day (ex: 12:45pm-2:05pm). That's 2 hours and 40 minutes of classroom time per week. That does not include homework time. For this online course, your 3 arranged hours are considered classroom hours, not homework hours. You will need to allot time in your weekly schedule for readings, homework assignments, research, and study time. DROP POLICIES (FOR INSUFFUCIENT PARTICIPATION)  Withdrawal deadlines: Go to this semester’s Class Schedule > Important Dates > Dates & Deadlines  If you are dropped after the last day to receive a W and you are not passing the class and/or you

stop attending class, you may receive an “F” grade (fail).  If you have zero activity hours (or very low user activity hours) for the first week and/or you do not

turn in assignments or take the quizzes during the first week, you will be dropped from the class.  If you miss two weeks of online class throughout the semester (consecutive or non-consecutive

Modules/do not submit assignments or have zero activity minutes online), you will be dropped from the class.

 If you miss any FIVE assignments throughout the semester (including any combination of Discussion responses, Peer Reviews, Chapter Questions, and/or Quizzes/Exams), you will be dropped from the class. The two Peer Reviews for each MODULE count as one assignment, separate from the Discussion (so if you skip 5 sets of Peer Reviews you will be dropped).

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK

Media & Culture: Mass Communication in a Digital Age (12th Ed.) ISBN-10: 1319102859 (Please buy or rent the 12th Ed. Content in older editions is out of date.)

ASSIGNMENTS If a word count is required, you must reach the minimum word count and post your word count. In MS Word 2007 or higher, when you type in a document the word count automatically counts the number of words and displays them on the status bar at the bottom of the workspace. The Canvas response area also has a word counter. Place your word count in parenthesis at the end of every response including Peer Reviews. If you do not include a word count, you will lose a point for that response. Please do not attach your responses. Enter your responses directly into the space provided. Save your responses in a word processing program like Word or Pages before posting to assure that you have a backup copy. Spell-check and proofread before posting. These are college essays. CHAPTER QUESTIONS (5 points each x 14 = 70 points) Post Monday through Wednesday. Read the entire chapter. Defining the key terms and answering the chapter questions will help you prepare for the weekly quizzes as well as the larger exams. Chapter questions are due Wednesday by 11:59pm each week and are credit/no-credit (5 points if

complete/0 if incomplete). For WEEK 1 only, Chapter Questions are due on Friday.  KEYS TERMS & CONCEPTS: As you read the chapter take notes in a notebook or highlight/take

notes in your textbook. Focus on the bold key terms and other important concepts. Do not post the key terms.

 REVIEW QUESTIONS: Answer ALL of the review questions (post on Canvas).  QUESTIONING THE MEDIA: Answer ONE of these questions--your choice (post on Canvas).

DISCUSSIONS (12 points each x 13 = 156 points) Post Monday through Saturday.

10 points: your response | 2 points: your two peer reviews To receive 12 points, respond to my initial Discussion question and complete your two Peer Reviews. Your Discussions are due Saturday by 11:59pm each week. PEER REVIEWS Post Monday through Sunday. Leave two Peer Reviews for each Module’s Discussion. Your two Peer Reviews are worth 2 points (1

point each). To leave a Peer Review, click “Reply” at the end of a student’s Discussion response and post your review. If a student’s Discussion response already has 3 Peer Reviews, please post a review for another student. Try to mix it up each week and leave reviews for different students each Module. When you leave comments/feedback/questions for other students, please be respectful of their ideas and opinions.

If you choose not to leave Peer Reviews for a Discussion, you will lose 4 points (2 points for not posting

Peer Reviews and 2 points for not participating in the Peer Review process). If you leave only one Peer Review, you will lose 2 points. Peer Reviews are important because they are the interactive assignments in the class and are how you will get to know other students. Your Discussion responses are due Saturday by 11:59pm each week. Your two Peer Reviews for each MODULE are due Sunday by 11:59pm. Your Peer Reviews need to be at least 90 words minimum. Please leave a word count. When you review a peer's response, leave constructive feedback, comments, questions, etc. and always be respectful. Address each student by name. Here’s an example of a good review from a former student:

Hi Matt, You make very good points and I agree with you. I hadn't considered the emotional toll that illegal downloading takes on an artist. Even though there are other measures of popularity today like, Twitter followers, YouTube subscribers, and Facebook "likes," the main goal for an artist is to make a living off of their music. It could definitely cause emotional confusion if someone has a million followers and doesn't sell more than 10,000 albums. Not only will a record company consider not investing in an artist who isn't selling records, the artist can end up in debt to the record company. If an artist gets a $200,000 dollar advance but the record company only recoups $100,000, the artist still owes the record company $100,000 personally! In the case of advances, the artist doesn't receive any royalties from record sales until the record company gets their advance back. After that, the record company only gives the artist a small percentage of the profit. The sad thing is that the record companies vocalize how negatively the artist is affected by pirating when many record companies have mistreated artists for years through shady contracts and practices. (194) Sincerely, Cam

LATE SUBMISSIONS I do not accept late assignments unless you have a verifiable reason for not turning in your homework on time (such as a medical emergency). Before requesting an extension on an assignment or quiz/exam, fill out the “Late Assignment/Extension Request Form” located under Home in our course in Canvas. If you have a technical issue, immediately contact Canvas Support: 844-303-0352

DISCUSSION RESPONSE RUBRIC Grading Rubric (10 points)

Excellent (9-10)

Good (6-8)

Adequate (4-5)

Insufficient (0-3)

Provides an effective analysis that answers all aspects of the question. Supports main ideas with substantial, relevant, & accurate evidence. Response has strong structure and a logical flow.

Provides analysis but may not answer all aspects of the question. Supports main ideas with relevant & helpful evidence. Response has structure and logical flow.

Analysis is present but superficial; does not sufficiently address all parts of the question. Supports main ideas with limited, but appropriate evidence. Response has weak structure, but understandable flow. Response has some spelling and/or grammar mistakes.

Little or no analysis; describes rather than analyzes; only answers one part of the question. Provides minimal, irrelevant, or insufficient evidence. Response is wandering and incoherent. Response has major spelling and/or grammar mistakes.

Adopted from: https://jpan10.files.wordpress.com/2014/08/ap-essay-rubric-with-grading-scale.pdf

QUIZZES & EXAMS

Your quizzes and exams are open-book/open-notes. Questions are written from information in the textbook chapters. CHAPTER QUIZZES (5 points each x 14 = 70 points) The chapter quizzes will be open Thursday and Friday of each week. Your quizzes are not timed and you have two attempts. Canvas will keep your highest score in the Gradebook. The chapter quizzes

are comprised of multiple choice and matching questions. The questions come from the chapter readings and key terms. Do not take quizzes on the Canvas smartphone app.

MIDTERM & FINAL (25 points each x 2 = 50 points) Your Midterm & Final are open-book/open-notes, but they are timed. You will not have time during an exam to be flipping through your textbook or notes, so study ahead of time. The Midterm is scheduled for the end of Week 8 (in MODULE 8) and the Final is scheduled for the end of Week 16 (in MODULE 16). You will have 50 minutes to take your Midterm and 50 minutes to take your Final. Both the Midterm and the Final are worth 25 points and are comprised of 25 fill-in the blank (completion) questions. Do not take exams on the Canvas smartphone app.

I will give you a study guide for the Midterm and the Final at least one week before their scheduled start date. MODULE 8: the Midterm covers information from MODULES 1-6 (Mass Media & Mass Communication, Media Effects, Media Economics, Legal Controls, Media Ethics, and Advertising) and MODULE 16: the Final covers information from MODULES 7 and 9-15 (Public Relations, Newspapers, Magazines, Movies, Radio, Television & Cable, Sound Recording, and Internet). The Final is not cumulative.

CLASS POINTS GRADING SCALE

WEEKLY CALENDAR

Week = Monday – Sunday Session Dates: MON. AUG. 26, 2019 – SUN. DEC. 15, 2019

WEEK #1 (8/26-9/1) MODULE 1 During the first 2 days (8/26-8/27) complete the following four items under the heading “Complete First TWO Days of Class” in MODULE 1 or you may be dropped for not attending class the first two days and insufficient participation: 1) Read and sign the Syllabus Agreement (1 point) 2) Take the Plagiarism Quiz (1 point) 3) Complete the APA Format Exercise (1 point) 4) Upload a headshot photo of yourself to your Profile (1 point) Mass Communication

Read Ch. 1 "Mass Communication: A Critical Approach" in the textbook. Due Friday: Chapter Questions (5 points) …post Mon-Fri (only for WEEK 1…typically due Wed.) Due Friday: Chapter Quiz (5 points) …take Thurs-Fri WEEK #2 (9/2-9/8) MODULE 2 Media Effects

Read Ch. 15 "Media Effects and Cultural Approaches to Research" in the textbook. Due Friday: Chapter Questions (5 points) …post Mon-Wed Due Friday: Chapter Quiz (5 points) …take Thurs-Fri Due Saturday: Discussion (10 points) …post Mon-Sat Due Sunday: Peer Reviews (1 point each/2 points total) …post Mon-Sun

WEEK #3 (9/9-9/15) MODULE 3 Media Economics Read Ch. 13 "Media Economics and the Global Marketplace" in the textbook. Due Friday: Chapter Questions (5 points) …post Mon-Wed Due Friday: Chapter Quiz (5 points) …take Thurs-Fri Due Saturday: Discussion (10 points) …post Mon-Sat Due Sunday: Peer Reviews (1 point each/2 points total) …post Mon-Sun

A (90-100%) 315 - 350 points

B (80-89.9%) 280 - 314 points

C (70-79.9%) 245 - 279 points

D (60-69.9%) 210 - 244 points

F (0-59.9%) 209 and below

Discussions (13x12) 156

Chapter Questions (14x5) 70

Chapter Quizzes (14x5) 70

Complete First 2 Days items 4

Midterm 25

Final 25

Total 350

Grades are the responsibility of the student and are not negotiable. Grades can only be changed in the case of clerical errors. Asking for a grade that was not earned constitutes academic dishonesty and may result in a report being filed with the campus disciplinarian. (SMC.edu)

WEEK #4 (9/16-9/22) MODULE 4 Legal Controls

Read Ch. 16 "Legal Controls and Freedom of Expression" in the textbook. Due Wednesday: Chapter Questions (5 points) …post Mon-Wed Due Friday: Chapter Quiz (5 points) …take Thurs-Fri Due Saturday: Discussion (10 points) …post Mon-Sat Due Sunday: Peer Reviews (1 point each/2 points total) …post Mon-Sun WEEK #5 (9/23-9/29) MODULE 5 Values, Ethics, and Democracy

Read Ch. 14 "The Culture of Journalism: Values, Ethics, Democracy" in the textbook. Due Wednesday: Chapter Questions (5 points) …post Mon-Wed Due Friday: Chapter Quiz (5 points) …take Thurs-Fri Due Saturday: Discussion (10 points) …post Mon-Sat Due Sunday: Peer Reviews (1 point each/2 points total) …post Mon-Sun WEEK #6 (9/30-10/6) MODULE 6 Advertising Read Ch. 11 "Advertising and Commercial Culture" in the textbook. Due Wednesday: Chapter Questions (5 points) …post Mon-Wed Due Friday: Chapter Quiz (5 points) …take Thurs-Fri Due Saturday: Discussion (10 points) …post Mon-Sat Due Sunday: Peer Reviews (1 point each/2 points total) …post Mon-Sun WEEK #7 (10/7-10/13) MODULE 7 Public Relations

Read Ch. 12 "Public Relations and Framing the Message" in the textbook. Due Wednesday: Chapter Questions (5 points) …post Mon-Wed Due Friday: Chapter Quiz (5 points) …take Thurs-Fri Due Saturday: Discussion (10 points) …post Mon-Sat Due Sunday: Peer Reviews (1 point each/2 points total) …post Mon-Sun WEEK #8 (10/14-10/20) MODULE 8 MIDTERM

Friday-Sunday 10/18-10/20 (25 points) WEEK #9 (10/21-10/27) MODULE 9 Newspapers

Read Ch. 8 "Newspapers: The Rise and Decline of Modern Journalism" in the textbook. Due Wednesday: Chapter Questions (5 points) …post Mon-Wed Due Friday: Chapter Quiz (5 points) …take Thurs-Fri Due Saturday: Discussion (10 points) …post Mon-Sat Due Sunday: Peer Reviews (1 point each/2 points total) …post Mon-Sun WEEK #10 (10/28-11/3) MODULE 10 Magazines

Read Ch. 9 "Magazines in the Age of Specialization" in the textbook. Due Wednesday: Chapter Questions (5 points) …post Mon-Wed Due Friday: Chapter Quiz (5 points) …take Thurs-Fri Due Saturday: Discussion (10 points) …post Mon-Sat Due Sunday: Peer Reviews (1 point each/2 points total) …post Mon-Sun

WEEK #11 (11/4-11/10) MODULE 11 Movies

Read Ch. 7 "Movies and the Impact of Images" in the textbook. Due Wednesday: Chapter Questions (5 points) …post Mon-Wed Due Friday: Chapter Quiz (5 points) …take Thurs-Fri Due Saturday: Discussion (10 points) …post Mon-Sat Due Sunday: Peer Reviews (1 point each/2 points total) …post Mon-Sun WEEK #12 (11/11-11/17) MODULE 12 Radio

Read Ch. 5 "Popular Radio and the Origins of Broadcast" in the textbook. Due Wednesday: Chapter Questions (5 points) …post Mon-Wed Due Friday: Chapter Quiz (5 points) …take Thurs-Fri Due Saturday: Discussion (10 points) …post Mon-Sat Due Sunday: Peer Reviews (1 point each/2 points total) …post Mon-Sun WEEK #13 (11/18-11/24) MODULE 13 Television & Cable Read Ch. 6 "Television and Cable: The Power of Visual Culture" in the textbook. Due Wednesday: Chapter Questions (5 points) …post Mon-Wed Due Friday: Chapter Quiz (5 points) …take Thurs-Fri Due Saturday: Discussion (10 points) …post Mon-Sat Due Sunday: Peer Reviews (1 point each/2 points total) …post Mon-Sun WEEK #14 (11/25-12/1) MODULE 14 Sound Recording

Read Ch. 4 "Sound Recording and Popular Music" in the textbook. Due Wednesday: Chapter Questions (5 points) …post Mon-Wed Due Friday: Chapter Quiz (5 points) …take Thurs-Fri Due Saturday: Discussion (10 points) …post Mon-Sat Due Sunday: Peer Reviews (1 point each/2 points total) …post Mon-Sun WEEK #15 (12/2-12/8) MODULE 15 Internet

Read Ch. 2 "The Internet, Digital Media, and Media Convergence" in the textbook. Due Wednesday: Chapter Questions (5 points) …post Mon-Wed Due Friday: Chapter Quiz (5 points) …take Thurs-Fri Due Saturday: Discussion (10 points) …post Mon-Sat Due Sunday: Peer Reviews (1 point each/2 points total) …post Mon-Sun WEEK #16 (12/9-12/15) MODULE 16 FINAL EXAM Thursday-Sunday 12/12-12/15 (25 points)

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