Course Requirements
In addition to the course Assignments, participation in discussion sections is an important (and enjoyable!) part of the course. In the weekly section meetings you will have opportunity to: 1.) take part in in-depth discussions of key concepts from the course; 2.) work in small groups on in-class assignments; and 3.) prepare for mid-quarter and end-of-the quarter group presentations based on outside research.
You will optimize your learning in this course by reading the assigned texts prior to the class session for which they are assigned. Class sessions will assist you in reviewing, illustrating, and synthesizing key points from the readings, and applying them in interpreting historical and contemporary developments in global communication.
Grading
You are encouraged to submit proposals/outlines of assignments 4 & 5 to the TA and/or professor for feedback. Comments will be provided if proposal/outline submitted at least one week before due date. Revision and re-submission of the written assignments will not be permitted. Requests for re-grading of an assignment must be presented in writing, with a clear rationale, within one week after receipt of grade. Except for reflection papers, which will not be accepted after their corresponding due dates, the grade for late assignments will be lowered by 10% of possible points per day of delay. At the end of the quarter, you will complete a peer evaluation for each member of your group, assessing each person's contributions to the group assignments. A student who receives a poor evaluation from his/her group members will have up to 10 points deducted from his/her final grade.
Final grade components:
Participation (reflection papers, and relevant, informed, and
constructive contributions to class discussions) 40 pts.
Case study analysis:
Individual response 30 pts.
Group essay 20 pts.
Midterm exam 25 pts.
Small group presentation: media industry analysis (group grade) 30 pts.
Small group presentation: country analysis (group grad) 30 pts.
Final exam 25 pts.
Total Points Possible: 200