Media Journal Class Assignment

Everyone will be expected to turn in a media journal by the end of the semester. This will be your personal record of your responses and observations related to the class readings, lectures and discussions. The journal can take any form you choose (such as a bound book, binder, blog or website) but you will be expected to include a 1-2 page written entry for every scheduled week of the class (beginning Monday Feb 2, 2009).

Each entry should include a response to class readings from that week. For these responses, be sure to:

• Summarize (briefly) the main points of the reading and add your thoughts about it.
• Does the reading make sense to you? Do you have any questions?
• Do you agree or disagree with the author? Why?
• How do you think this relates to the lectures and larger class discussion?
  

Along with the reading responses, you are encouraged to add any other comments or ideas (including any suggested images, videos or links) that may relate to our ongoing class discussions.

You will be expected to bring in your weekly entries to class each week. I will be asking several students each week to briefly present their entry in class. The entries will all be collected at the end of each class and returned to you later. If you choose to do your journal online please be sure to bring a paper copy of your weekly entry for class that week. I will not be grading the individual entries (although I will read and comment on them), but I will be grading the entire journal that you will present to me on the last week of class.

Note: The media diary is a MANDATORY REQUIREMENT for the class. Turning in late or incomplete entries will result in your grade being SIGNIFICANTLY lowered.

Your first entry will be due Monday February 2, 2009 and should include your response to the readings from All Consuming Images (Introduction to the New Edition, Shoes for Thought, and Chapter 1: Images Without Bottom).

Ariana Souzis Office Hours

Just a reminder: My office hours are Mondays between 11 am - 12 pm, usually in the adjunct office Room 515HN. Email or speak to me during class to set up an appointment ahead of time.

Typo in Syllabus

On page 5 of the syllabus: the readings for March 9th (Oliver Wendell Holmes and Lewis Hine) are both available through online reserve. Ignore the code CP that's written there - it should read OR (online reserve) instead.

Note: Syllabus and First assignment are also online on Hunter's Electronic Library Reserve.

Welcome to Media Studies 180

Welcome to Introduction to Media Studies! Check here frequently for information, resources, and discussions relating to Sections 001 and 002 of the Media 180 class.