Thursday, March 31, 2011

Couple things...

Hey, just a couple of reminders:

FOR STUDENTS THAT WERE ABSENT THIS WEEK, WE DO NOT HAVE FORMAL CLASS MEETINGS ON APRIL 5TH AND 7TH, YOU WILL MEET WITH YOUR GROUPS AT A DESIGNATED TIME AND PLACE!! WE WILL RETURN TO CLASS ON APRIL 12TH!!!

1. You may email next week! (Please do not email me for addresses of group members) All other inquiries are welcome!!

2. You need to meet AT LEAST once next week in person!! Although you may use the chat function in Blackboard or other chatrooms, you must meet this week in PERSON!!

3. I am liable for you if you are in the classroom, therefore YOU CANNOT MEET IN THE CLASSROOM!! You can use the library, lounges, or computer labs!!

4. I am going to post the study guides for chapters 8-10! You may use the concepts for your Projects!!

Chapter 8

Communication- Culture (205- 209)

Doing Identity (geographical/ ethnicity)
– Communication creates community and culture
– Culture is viewed from the perspective of others (“their culture”)
– Ethnocentric bias: our culture is superior to all others

– Cross cultural communication (structurally/ geographically based)
– Intercultural communication (cultural interactions and barriers)

– Transacting Culture (society- coded system of meaning: beliefs, heritage etc...)

What are some features of your culture? What defines your culture? How do you learn that? (205- 209)

*Structure Based Cultural Characteristics (210-217)
– Context (high context society- meanings are complex and dependent on many variables:
history, family, relationships etc. / low context society- message itself means everything)
– Collectivism: stresses the group/ Individualistic: individual centered.
– Time (monochronic- straight line, polychronic- simultaneous use of time)
– Conflict (as opportunity- normal, negotiable, confrontational, necessary) (ad destructive- disturbing the peace, members should adapt, ineffective, disciplinary)

What are the characteristics of American society? Mexico? China? England? (210- 217)

*Membership (217- 225)
– Identifying (race, geography, environment) not limited to these!!
– Inherent belonging by location, heritage, rules) co- cultures: cultures within larger cultures
– Imbedded behavior (accent, manners etc.) speech communities: culture varies over time, how do we show our culture
– Culture talk (cultural persuadables: topics that are unnecessary to explain due to common and shared understanding)
– Codes (restricted: taken for granted assumptions, elaborated: language to differentiate meanings and individuality)

What are the factors that show you are a member of your culture? How do these factors differ depending on whether we are in our culture or outside of it? (217- 225)


Chapter 9


Communication- Technology

-Relational technologies: “new media” (internet, ipods etc)
– Research focuses on apprehension, benefits, usage

*Relational tech and Identity (236)
– group based
– purpose driven
– social status determinant
– cultural attributes

What do you think relational tech. says about people? (236- 245)

*Technological influences:
-Media generations (technological eras)
-Social networks ( technological tools that bind such networks )
-Online identity (email addresses, screen names)
-Content creation (developing and sharing work online such as blogs, websites, etc.)
-Social networking (myspace, facebook, etc.) establish and maintain relationships via
self disclosure. Social worth determined by no. of “friends”.

How do social networks contribute to a self- concept? How are they socially constructed? (236- 245)


*Personal Relationships and relational tech. (246-248)
-cell phones
-constant connection
-controlling access (boundaries)
-availability
-shared experience (actual use, virtual shared experience)
-social coordination (microcoordination)
– social networks (supplements, changes, alters relationships)

How have cell phones changed over time in function, design, and interpersonally? (246- 248)

*Online Communication: (249-251)
-richness (degree of communication VC and NVC...type to face to face)
-emoticons (text based symbols to express emotions)
-asynchronous comm ( slight or prolonged delay) moving closer to synchronous comm (real time interaction -face to face, send and receive messages at once)
-quality ( like face to face except in quality)

How do you see technology resolving the issue of quality in face to face vs. virtual relationships??(249-251)

Media equation: media equals life (255- 256)
– media simulates actual life
– politeness ( positive feedback)
– flattery ( computers offer praise)
– personality (my computer is an extension of my identity)
– Limit: we are limited by our intelligence

Do you agree with the media equation? Why or why not? (255- 256)


Chapter 10

Communication- Mass Media (267- 268)

-Media (influential force directed at different publics for different purposes in different forms.
-mini com (specific audience connected by a common bond)
-Individual experiences ( you create unique viewing experience through navigation and
preferences.

How do you personalize your media experiences? (267- 268)

*Active Media Usage ( 267-271)
-selection, interpretation, and assigning meaning
-select and attend to media that supports our beliefs and views and avoid counter media
-attention fluctuates (multitask, involvement, need for data)
-Media: polysemy (interpretations vary according to factors) cultural background, knowledge,
experience, context, situation)

Do you agree that we use these methods to decode the media, how is the media encoding?? (267- 271)

Relational Uses/ Functions of Mass Media (272- 279)
-enable interactions
-enjoying media together
-Withdrawing from social interactions
-Differentiating relationships by media interactions (play video games with siblings, Skype with
mom, watch the game with dad)

*-Enacting and evaluating roles ( media reflects life)
-Relationships (media show us what relationships should be through demonstration- look like
and how to act)
-Socialization impact (supplements direct interaction, acts as a guide to “how to be”)
-Media acts as an alternative to personal relationships ( alternative because they are just as
fulfilling)
-Companionship and relational satisfaction (prefer media to actual personal interactions)
-Companionship and relational satisfaction from parasocial relationships (relationships
with characters and media driven personalities.)

Who are most likely to develop these relationships?? Why? What are the benefits and downfalls? (272- 279)


*Everyday uses: (280- 285)
-general topic of discussion
-discussion elicits emotional responses and attitudes
-discussion helps the flow of comm..ritual extension of the message
-discussion about media promotes media literacy (becomes knowledge and embedded in
our nature)
-discussion influences identification and relationship development (promote shared media
experiences-similarities/ differences)
-discussion enables identity construction ( media profiles- your preferences and general media
usage)

Discussion about the media furthers its influence. How about on a personal level? (280- 285)

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

FINAL GROUP PROJECT/ SPEECH

For your final presentation, you will work in groups on a analysis of a commercial. You will use what you have learned in chapters 8-10 in your analysis. You will then find a creative and fun way to present your conclusions to the class. The format will be as follows:
I. Introduction: -
Introduce commercial ( perhaps reasons for choosing it or process leading up to choice) -
Screen commercial ( perhaps ask audience to focus or consider certain aspects) - Preview speech and present thesis

II. Body: - Choose six areas from chapters 8-10 to analyze the commercial.
( ex: culture in terms of identity, ethnocentric bias, transaction--BE SPECIFIC)
( ex: technology in terms of relations, social networks, cell phone application--BE SPECIFIC)
( ex: mass media in terms of active usage, enacting, gratification and usage-- BE SPECIFIC)

You will use 2 areas from each chapter!!!!!!!!!!!!!

III. Conclusion: - Summarize and review your speech.
- Screen commercial again to allow audience to apply your analysis
- Offer further study or direction for further analysis Remember: - Consider your audience when choosing a commercial!!!
- Work together as a team, each person must equally present and work on the project.
- Each person will show their work as an individual and within the group.

- The grade is 50/50 (individual and group)
- 20- 25 minutes in length!! ( no less!)
- Be clean and respectful and have fun!!!!

Rubric: 50 Presentation
- 25 individual ( physical elements, structure, and clarity)
- 25 group (cohesiveness, flow, and equality)
50 Research
- 25 individual ( demonstrates an area of focus and thorough application of concepts to the commercial)
- 25 group ( demonstrates contribution and teamwork) Your final paper will reflect your interactions within your group. Take good notes!!!!

Group Assignment 1:30 class

Bosstones Nichole, Jared, Cristin, Aerial, and Evan The A Team Kimberly, Scarlett, Ryan, and Michael All That Jazz Kenneth, Jessica, Daria, Mariah, Yashika 4 Girls and A Guy Alexandra, Kyle, Latoi, Devin, and Tara No Boys Allowed Tiffini, Alissa, Emily, and Brittany

Group Assignments 3:00 class

4 Chicks Ellen, Jill, Kassy, and Erin KEEL Kara, Erik, Lauren, and Emily Fab 4 Brian, Brooke, Courtney, and Sonya Group ACM2 Malorie, Audrey, Cody, and Michael No Name Terri, Samantha, Elena, and Ashley

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

A look ahead

Next Tuesday, March 29...

Mini apps for chapters 8- 10 due!!

Have read these chapters and prepared for discussion!!

Return graded persuasive speeches and writing assignments

Thursday, March 31...

Finish review of chapters 8-10

Assign groups and final group speech criteria!!

I will also assign the evaluation you will do in groups for the week of April 5-7

Writing Assignment rubric

To be clear, your paper will be graded following this rubric. It is simply a condensed version of the original.

15 APA format ie structure ( intro, body, conclusion etc.)

20 Depth of analysis and support for your argument

10 Proper sourcing and citations

45 points total

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Amendments to the Calendar

3/22 Persuasive Speeches

3/24 No class

3/29 Persuasive Speeches /Chapter 8-10 mini app presentations/ review

3/31 Chapter 8- 10 mini app presentations/ review/ Final Group Speech introduced

4/5-7 Group Workdays

4/ 12-14 Group Conferences

4/ 19-21 Group Project days

4/26-28 Group Speech presentations

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Point value changes

I have amended the syllabus grading.

Informative sp. 75
Persuasive sp./ outline 130
Group sp. 100
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305

Test one 200
Test two 100
Final 100
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400

Mini- apps 75 each (2)
Writing assign. 45
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195

Attendance 90
Participation 10
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100

Total: 1000 pts.

These changes make the persuasive speech, outline and writing assignment worth a combined 175 points.

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Reminders...

1. Make sure to include the old and new outlines in your folder with your writing assignment for the persuasive speech.

2. Bear in mind these things when you are developing your speech:

-thesis (main point, three specific support points)
- include a video clip and media perspective
- do not assume a "common perception" use support
- Consider the difference and appropriateness of an inductive (specific to general) vs deductive (general to specific) speech. If the topic is controversial, use deductive not to alienate your audience. If your topic is unfamiliar, use inductive to explain the topic)
- include opposing views!!
- Strong and credible support (lots of ...according to... I found this.... etc)
- identify and portray a personal stake
- comparisons are inherently persuasive (check out more options in chapters11-14--check blog pots)
- be responsible in your persuasion, do not offend...that includes me.
- Stay familiar and consider your audience's collective frame of reference
- stay on track and avoid random fact telling.

3. Make sure to check out the blackboard downtimes to ensure you are able to take your test and remember time constraints. (cut and paste in word if need be...do not attach essay answers.)

Office hours 3/3

Hey, I have an orthodontist appt. today. I will not have office hours, however, we DO have class.

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

This Thursday...

For Thursday's class, please have chapters 5,6, and 7 read. Answer the following questions concerning chapter 7:

1. Give specific examples of the small groups that you have been a part of and what kind you think you will be in during class group discussions.

2. What are your experiences with group formations (179-182)? Which path would you rather take? why?

3. What would seem like the ideal outline of features for your small group in class? why?

Persuasive Speech Order: 1:30 class

Tuesday, March 15

1. Cristin
2. Tiffini
3. Yashika
4. Tara
5. Kiara*
6. Scarlett*
7. Latoi*
8. Alexandra

Thursday, March 17

1. Brittany
2. Daria
3. Ryan
4. Jessica
5. Kenneth
6. Michael
7. Devin
8. Evan
9. Kelley

Tuesday, March 22

1. Jared
2. Kyle
3. Alissa
4. Kimberly
5. Nicole
6. Emily
7. Mariah
8. Aerial

Thursday, March 24 (pending)

Persuasive Speech Order: 3:00 class

Tuesday, March 15

1. Ellen
2. Brian
3. Lauren
4. Malorie
5. Jennifer*
6. Lynsee*
7. Ruby*
8. Jacob*

Thursday, March 17

1. Brooke
2. Audrey
3. Samantha
4. Courtney
5. Emily
6. Ashley
7. Kara
8. Jill

Tuesday, March 22

1. Terri
2. Kassy
3. Erin
4. Elena
5. Eric
6. Sonya
7. Cody
8. Michael

Thursday, March 24 (Pending)

Useful Links...

How to embed a video link:

http://http//www.youtube.com/results?search_query=how+to+embed+a+youtube+video+into+powerpoint+2007&aq=0

You may also: highlight a term within your powerpoint, right click, hyperlink, paste URL, and save.

Purdue Owl: formatting guide:

http://http//owl.english.purdue.edu/

Test Two

Exam 2 will consist of two parts: an assessment and essay

The format is the same as test one. However, the points have changed. Each part is worth 50 points for a total of 100 points.

The test will be over chapters 5, 6, and 7