Prof. Bob Rucker

MCOM 105
Spring, 2008
Greensheet

Homework:
READ
the entire
textbook
downloaded

Defining Diversity

Diversity Terms



Cultural Studies
Approach
PDF Reader
 

 Study:
College students
more narcissistic

Diversity Issues
Course
READERS:
 

Gender:

Gender Issues:
Excerpts - Academic Research (AEJMC)

Religion & Sexual
Orientation:

Methodists
& Gay/Lesbian
Reconciliation

 

Disabilities

Latest Research Assignment Links Below - Scroll Down
 

Course (Syllabus) Greensheet: Spring, 2008

Course Readings:
A semester-long series of online downloads and website posted links & materials
from mainstream TV, newspapers, academic journals and ethnic media publications.
will serve as your course text. Students will be quizzed on assigned readings.
Check here after each class meeting for updated readings.

Class Reading Assignment: ALL CHAPTERS OF ONLINE TEXTBOOK

 Religion in Media WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT Due: Monday, April 28th
Details and More Research Information

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):

May, 2008  - Final Class Topic
Gay & Lesbian Issues in the Media

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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:

A 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:

THE NAMESAKE

Movie Film Clips & Trailer Movie Rating/Evaluations The Book Review

The story of the Ganguli family whose move from Calcutta to New York evokes a lifelong balancing act to meld to a new world without forgetting the old. Though parents Ashoke and Ashima long for the family and culture that enveloped them in India, they take great pride in the opportunities their sacrifices have afforded their children. Paradoxically, their son Gogol is torn between finding his own unique identity without losing his heritage. Even Gogol’s name represents the family’s journey into the unknown.

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