January 27
The instructor introduced herself and went over her background in communication. Members of the class were paired up and they interviewed each other and wrote an introduction for their partner. Each person introduced their partner to the class.
We then discussed the book and the workbook.
We read the syllabus in class.
The instructor then handed out a list of films and media theories. She asked students to review the list and come to the next class with a first, second, and third choice for their paper. The paper will discuss a media theory and apply it to the interaction of the characters in the film.
Students were advised to obtain a usage guide (Hacker is suggested). Most people will not have to purchase one, as they have their Hacker guide from ENG101/102. Any usage guide will do as long as it contains information on APA.
Next class:
a) Purchase the book and workbook. Students who have the book can get started on Chapter 1 in the book and in the workbook.
b) Obtain a style guide with an APA section in it
c) Get a computer account with IT
d) Get a library card for access to the databases
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Showing posts with label 128. Show all posts
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Comm 128 February 5 What Happened
We filled out an alphabetical roster and each student will get a copy of colleagues' contact information.
We passed out new syllabi that have the schedule of activities and assignments. Throw out old ones.
Schedule of Reading & Activities date is for Thursdays; should be for Tuesdays. Instructor's mistake.
Instructor explained the research paper (semester-long project) to the class. Each person read the theories and made a choice for their paper.
Each student is to get 10 sources on her or his topic for next week. Eventually these sources will become an annotated bibliography, which is why all information from where the source came from should be kept.
Google part of assignment: Up to three. Put in theory and add "Wiki" at the end. Write brief summary. Keep URL. Five to six summary sentences on each source.
E-journal portals: No article requirement due to search (title) peculiarities. Try it, see what you get. UCC->Library->Database->Article->E-journal portals browse (upper right) ->journalism and communication->Communications & Mass Media-->Search
J-Stor: Balance of articles should come from here or E-journal portal. Library ->databases->social science->sociology or psychology-J-Stor->search. Browse articles for what interests you. Save citations.
We passed out new syllabi that have the schedule of activities and assignments. Throw out old ones.
Schedule of Reading & Activities date is for Thursdays; should be for Tuesdays. Instructor's mistake.
Instructor explained the research paper (semester-long project) to the class. Each person read the theories and made a choice for their paper.
Each student is to get 10 sources on her or his topic for next week. Eventually these sources will become an annotated bibliography, which is why all information from where the source came from should be kept.
Google part of assignment: Up to three. Put in theory and add "Wiki" at the end. Write brief summary. Keep URL. Five to six summary sentences on each source.
E-journal portals: No article requirement due to search (title) peculiarities. Try it, see what you get. UCC->Library->Database->Article->E-journal portals browse (upper right) ->journalism and communication->Communications & Mass Media-->Search
J-Stor: Balance of articles should come from here or E-journal portal. Library ->databases->social science->sociology or psychology-J-Stor->search. Browse articles for what interests you. Save citations.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Comm 128
The class read the syllabus and did paired introductions.
The book situation is very unclear. Some students were able to purchase the book as early as January 16th. Other students were told the bookstore does not have the book. The instructor was told on the afternoon before class (January 29th )that the bookstore had 18 copies. Here are a couple places where the book is for sale:
We will not be using the book for the first two weeks of class. Instead, we will focus on getting started on the media theory/paper and the annotated bibliography.
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p.s. (added later) Here are some places to get the workbook:
At this link, put in the ISBN for the workbook and then for the book.
The book situation is very unclear. Some students were able to purchase the book as early as January 16th. Other students were told the bookstore does not have the book. The instructor was told on the afternoon before class (January 29th )that the bookstore had 18 copies. Here are a couple places where the book is for sale:
- used: 56.70
- buy at this site for 73.60 and return before 6/30 and get 36.80 back. Book cost is then 36.80
We will not be using the book for the first two weeks of class. Instead, we will focus on getting started on the media theory/paper and the annotated bibliography.
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p.s. (added later) Here are some places to get the workbook:
| Amazon Marketplace (used) | $8.50 | + | $3.99 | = | $12.49 | Buy Now | ||
| Amazon Marketplace (new) | $18.90 | + | $3.99 | = | $22.89 | Buy Now | ||
| Bigger Books (new) | $21.02 | + | $3.97 | = | $24.99 | Buy Now | ||
| eCampus (new) | $21.45 | + | $3.97 | = | $25.42 | Buy Now | ||
| Half.com (new) | $21.60 | + | $3.99 | = | $25.59 | Buy Now | ||
| Half.com (used) | $22.82 | + | $3.99 | = | $26.81 | Buy Now | ||
| Amazon (new) | $22.95 | + | $3.99 | = | $26.94 | Buy Now | ||
| Amazon.ca Marketplace (used) | $36.12 | + | $7.78 | = | $43.90 | Buy Now | ||
| Amazon.co.uk Marketplace (used) | $43.37 | + | $13.63 | = | $57.00 | Buy Now | ||
| Valore Books (marketplace) | $199.44 | + | $3.95 | = | $203.39 | Buy Now | ||
| Alibris (used) | $199.44 | + | $3.99 | = | $203.43 | Buy Now |
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