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Expect Timely
Class Assignments:
MCOM 105 will focus on
historic developments in the news this
semester and students must engage in the detail study of
these events
and media coverage as they pertain to diverse cultures
and life experiences.
Keep up with current events at
all times.
Expect to be questioned about timely news and
developments.
Check this page constantly for alerts to updated
information and links.
Do additional research on your own. Don't wait to be
told.
Look for unique perspectives and research support
information.
Diversity Terms
Taken from "
Gender, Race, and Class in Media - 1st Edition
At the outset of the semester,
all MCOM 105 students must
learn these terms
and use them appropriately in all class discussions and
written assignments.
Course Schedule (Subject to last minute changes):
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May, 2008 -
Final Class Topic
Gay & Lesbian Issues in the Media
Is Main
Street USA Ready for Gay PDA?
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Religion in Media:
Research Information
Washington
Post: Pope Benedict XVI Arrives in USA
NY Times:
Pope Ashamed of Pedophile Priests
NPR:
Pope's Itinerary Angers Some Critics
Pope's Softer Approach Surprises Many Theologians
Dayton News:
Gay Catholics Plan "Respectful" Presence"
Aggrieved Catholics Aim To Share Pope's Spotlight
Pope's Visit Provokes Array of Protests
Pope Benedict's Islam Controversy
Is the Media Anti-Christian or Not?
Other:
Religion & Spirituality Links
New
Poll - Catholics embrace Faith, not
Mass
Class Guest Speaker
Father Jon Pedigo
Catholic Priest & Civil Rights Activist
Prominent Muslim
Commentator Becomes Catholic
Denounces Islamic fanaticism
List of Major Religions
Rucker Reader:
Basic Information About Religions
A
Profound Link: Religion in the Media Age
Religions Use Media Technology
Media Matters:
Skewed Views of Religion
Democratic Battle for Catholics Intensifies
Coming up next in MCOM 105:
GENDER ISSUES IN MEDIA:
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Woman's Right To Choose Abortion - A world viewpoint
Roe vs. Wade, 1973 Supreme Court Decision
Famous Abortion Rights Case in America
National Right To Life
U.S. Abortions at Lowest Level in 30 Years
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Earlier this
semester - film screenings:
In-Class
students will screen the
1993 documentary film:
THE COLOR OF FEAR
A
Stir Fry Production
"It is an intimate portrayal of what most
folks of color go through on a daily basis.
It is confrontational, intimate and contains extremely honest
dialogue. This film provides
great stimulus for audience discussion. For many Euro-Americans,
this film is their
Racism 101 course. For many folks of color this film is a perfect
opening for them to talk
about their personal experiences and the effect that racism has had
on their families and communities."
CNN report-
Film takes an unblinking look at racism
We
watched part one of the 90 minute film Monday.
(Sorry...but no, the film is not
available for individiual
check out use.)
MCOM 105 students MUST continue to
take notes
throughout
the film screening. Write fast!
Quotes happen fast!
After we finish screening the film in
class,
students will be given a written
analysis assignment.
Questions will be given in class.
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New Media Challenges:
ONLINE
DIVERSITY VIDEOS
This
semester, MCOM 105 will periodically
look at
online diversity offerings, some
serious...some funny.
After getting the basic message of these
videos,
think about the social, moral and
psychological
implications of these video messages.
What's the subtext? How is this video
online
influencing people (young and old) and
society as a whole?
Look for these kinds of video examples
to discuss in this class:
Your a
Muslim???
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1CoMWfhXwc
Shut
Up Hooker
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6ZZrgYeR9M
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