COM 270
Media and Society

 

Description

Objectives

Syllabus
note: This course is taught in an online environment.  A syllabus is available to current students.  For information about some of the concepts explored in this course, you are welcome to view the sample syllabus here.

Class Concepts:

• What is Truth?
  • Moral Reasoning Theories
  • Moral Reasoning (SAD) Formula
    • SAD Worksheet applied
• Media Roles and Responsiblities
• Media Issues
• Antisocial Behavior and Ethical Decision-Making Philosophies

Assignments

• Sound Off
• Media Log
  • Completing the Log/Format** (Adobe .pdf format)
    
  • Examples
• Research Paper
          Research Paper Criteria
• Critique
• Media Interview/Panel (Evaluation) to be determined in class
• Debate (Debate Evaluation) to be determined in class

Grading Assignments ** (Adobe .pdf format)

Resources

• Useful Links
• Associations/Organizations

Your Ideas

• Students' Forum