Saturday, September 1, 2007

Welcome to COM105!


Throughout this course, we will explore how communication technologies define and alter society, culture and community. Through an investigation of particular technologies, their histories and their social impact, we will gain a deeper understanding of the connection between media and society today. The evolution of a variety of media will be examined: including books, magazines, newspapers, recorded music, radio, photography, film, television and Internet. The myriad uses of media (advertising, public relations, storytelling, propaganda, documentation, education, etc.) will be explored as well.
To receive a passing grade in this course, students will be expected:

1. To purchase (and read!) the required course text Media Now: Understanding Media, Culture, and Technology online or at Manhattan Books - 150 Chambers St.
2. To attend regular class sessions, field trips, guest lectures and film screenings.
3. To post 10 weekly online journal entries.
4. To complete a 7-10 page research paper.
5. To complete a Storycorps project for the LAP.
6. To give a final LAP public presentation.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi professor

Michelle Moody here, i posted 3 topic questions. for assignment #1 im not sure if thats what you wanted.

Anonymous said...

communication is the ability to read, write, and understand what is being said.
Diane

Anonymous said...

My research topic is about how messages are being sent through clothing, whether positive or negative. I would first start with interpersonal communication. For gathering information. I am going to interview students on both sides of this issue. This is when large group of students would speak their opinion using the scr model of communication. I would start with asking questions putting out data sending messages while receiving my answers from the people I interview.

Anonymous said...

My research topic is about how messages are being sent through clothing, whether positive or negative. I would first start with interpersonal communication. For gathering information. I am going to interview students on both sides of this issue. This is when large group of students would speak their opinion using the smcr model of communication. I would start with asking questions putting out data sending messages while receiving my answers from the people I interview.

TTribble

Anonymous said...

I can use interpersonal communication in powerpoint as a way to express my idea using an online presentation.
Interpersonal communication Again it can be use in powerpoint
Group communication is more adpatable for powerpoint because lecture are giving for more than one person.
Small-group communication- Again another idea setting for powerpoint
Large-group communication. A much better example of powerpoints use.
Diane