Every student in
MCOM 105
must bring to class
in writing, the following
analysis report.
Being absent is not
acceptable. This is a major
class grade assignment.
Each student will be given
time to record their SHORT
WRITTEN REPORT
and everyone must do
the following:
Identify yourself and
your cultural
background in a short
first sentence.
Immediately go through
the BOLD bullet points
required in each
video report.
See example provided
which shows you how to
order your comments
in the report.
Don't pull punches
or try to be so
polite you are boring.
Keep bad
language out
of your video comments.
These individual class
reports have been requested
by the Spartan Daily
and will be posted on
their website.
Remember:
There is no right or
wrong content or approach.
Don't be afraid to have
a strong voice
with your opinions!
Your personal opinions
are never
graded in this class.
What will be graded is
how well you
present your points of
view...the clarity and
strength of your word
choices...and how well
you follow the BOLD
bullet points
highlighted in Prof. Bob's
example.
Include quotes from films
or movies shown in class,
homework assignments,
readings online,
whatever you
want.
Build your argument
your way!
Between now and Monday,
look at the assignment
question below very
carefully.
You want to challenge
people to
THINK CRITICALLY!
Don't try to soft peddle
but say directly and
clearly how the question
speaks to you...
your family history
and culture...and
your personal life
experiences.
The Spartan Daily wants
to see and hear
very candid perspectives
from SJSU students
in MCOM 105.
Don't waste their time,
or your grade, talking
in generics, or nonsense.
You might come across
sounding foolish.
This is NOT a beauty
contest performance!
Looking good on camera
is not the priority.
In MCOM 105 we've
had thoughtful
discussisons about
difficult issues and
concerns.
Individually now
share your class views
with the campus at large
through this videotaped
assignment.
"Citizen Journalists"
around the world now help tell the
story and connect pertinent bits of history to explain events or
unique circumstances in cultural communities.
The purpose is not to look or
sound perfect.
The goal is to tell your perspective & knowledge of a topic your way
using creative language and/or pictures.
Audiences are finding these effort very attractive & informative!
March, 2010 report on St. Patrick's Day
in Prof Bob's hometown of Chicago:
These days many people
offer their unique and knowledgeable insights
using a familiar television news technique called the STANDUP.
You organize your thoughts & stay focused on your goal.
Here's a recent citizen
journalism standup which
drew the attention of national news outlets:
A Woman
Talks About Tweeting While Having An Abortion
Some
Citizen Journalist reports focus on issues of
race & racism,
gender concerns, sexual orientation or religious
bias, or
the needs of the disabled.
Many in our
society are NOT
wimps!
They speak there mind without reservations.
NO topic or point of view
is off limits.
In MCOM 105, however, we must stay focused on our
academic mission in this class.
As possible media professionals in the future, we have
a responsibility to evaluate how all media reports on
diversity issues...see and listen to how people are
reacting to those messages...and develop
creative new strategies to improve the content and
attraction of media messages about diverse people
and communities.
Your
video report assignment
must stay focused on our
objectives, but also offer
candid comment offered in
MCOM 105 class discussions.
Instead of sweating
this...think
of this as a fun chance to share
with our campus community what
we do in MCOM 105 !
Offer some innovative or
provocative ideas/suggestions
to help improve cultural group
understanding on this campus!
Don't wimp out and play it
safe! It will show on video!
Don't copy Prof. Bob's
analysis wording. You get no
credit for copying anyone else.
Be original in thought and
offer comments you believe in.
Everyone must turn in their
written report after they record
their comments on video in class
next Monday!
Latest Research Assignment Links Below - Scroll Down
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.
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
"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."
