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Philosophy
and Learning Outcomes
This course is intended to give students
an overview of the evolution of the media of mass communication. Most of our
study will examine the media in the United States, although developments in
other countries will be addressed when relevant. The course has five
main learning outcomes:
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Students
will demonstrate an understanding of significant social, cultural and
technological developments in the history of journalism and mass
communication |
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Students will demonstrate an understanding of the
principles of historical research and the nature of historiography. |
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Students will demonstrate an understanding of how
personalities, issues and technology shaped the form and content of
the media. |
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Students will demonstrate an understanding of the
contributions to American media by women and members of diverse
populations over time. |
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Students will demonstrate an historical understanding
of the role of a free press in the American form of self-government,
especially with regard to civil rights and the First Amendment. |
Assessment: Graded Assignments and Percentage of Grade
| Birthday paper 10
DUE Friday, Sept. 12 |
| Interpretive essay 15
DUE Friday, Oct. 3 |
| First Exam 20 Monday, Oct.
13 |
| Biography paper 15 DUE
Wednesday Nov. 19 |
| Second Exam 20 Friday Dec.
5 |
| Journal article review 15
DUE Wednesday Dec. 10 |
| Attendance & participation 5 |
| TOTAL possible points 100 |
| FINAL MEETING TIME Tuesday,
Dec. 16 12:30 p.m. |
Required Texts
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Jean Folkerts and Dwight Teeter, Voices of a Nation,
4th ed., 2001 |
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Gene Roberts and Hank Klibanoff, The Race Beat,
1st ed., 2006 |
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Mike Hoyt and John Palattella, Reporting Iraq: An
Oral History...by the Journalist Who Covered It |
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