Syllabus

Class meets MWF,  11:15 a.m. - 12:10 p.m., 211 Reid Hall

Professor:
Dr. Claudette Guzan Artwick                       

304 Reid Hall                 

540-458-8865

artwickc@wlu.edu

Required books:          

Mass Communication Theory, Baran & Davis

The Medium is the Massage, McLuhan & Fiore 

Articles and book chapters are in PDF format.  Find them on Sakai in “Resources.”

Course description:  The course examines the major bodies of communication theory within a media framework.  It covers both social/behavioral and cultural/critical perspectives and their historical development.

Expectations:  The seminar format of this course requires thorough preparation and full participation.  Completing required readings and assignments on time and contributing to class discussions are critical to success.

Grading:
Points                                                                                                                                                                          
  20     Journal article analysis 
  20     Elements of theory assignment
  20     Media systems group presentation                         
100     Midterm exam                                                           
100     Paper                                                                           
  20     Oral presentation                                                       

  20     Class participation (includes written reactions
            to readings & Rather speech)          

100     Final exam                                                                   

          

400     Total possible points