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COJO 1101 Trending Now: Media Literacy in the 21st Century Fall 2015

So, if it's on the Internet it must be true? Is the "lamestream" media biased? What does it matter what we watch/read/listen to? What are the ethical implications of media? This course will focus on developing critical media literacy skills. Imagine a class where watching movies or TV, reading the newspaper, listening to music, or even using social media might be part of the homework!

This course fulfills the First-Year Seminar (FYS) requirement of the 2015 University Studies Program. Students will critically examine media messages and explore relevant media issues. Each semester will feature a particular media focus such as entertainment media, the digital world, advertising and public relations, or journalistic ethics. As an FYS course, we will focus on creating a learning community based on active learning and collaboration. We will also explore and develop skills to enhance students' future educational experience and success.

Instructor: Rebecca Roberts E-mail: [email protected] Office Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday 1-3 p.m. in 449 Ross Hall

Our learning outcomes: 1. Develop critical media literacy skills by describing, analyzing, interpreting,

evaluating, and engaging media messages. 2. Access diverse information concerning a relevant media issue through

focused research, active discussion and collaboration with peers. 3. Evaluate the credibility, accuracy, and reliability of conclusions drawn from

information. 4. Recognize and synthesize multiple perspectives to develop innovative

viewpoints. 5. Analyze one's own and others' assumptions and evaluate the relevance of

contexts when presenting a position. 6. Communicate ideas in writing using appropriate documentation.

How will we meet these learning outcomes? 1. Lecture, discussion, examples, and collaboration to actively apply the critical

media process of describing, analyzing, interpreting, and engaging media messages to address relevant and meaningful issues.

2. Students will complete 3 brief media literacy assignments concerning their own media use, such as a media biography, media free day, etc. Each assignment will result in a 2-3 page paper. Media Literacy papers will be assessed with a rubric specific to outcomes 1, 2, and 6.

3. Student teams will lead the class in critical media analysis. Each team will select a focus for critical analysis related to a topic in the class and a specific media example for analysis. The team will research credible critical analyses

on their topic. The final product of this assignment is an annotated bibliography of 3 sources and a group led class discussion in which the class engages in a similar analysis of a specific media example. The critical media analysis annotated bibliography and class analysis will be graded with a rubric specific to outcomes 1, 2, 3, and 6.

4. Each semester, class groups will examine problematic media issues (For example, representation, net neutrality, advertising and children) with the goal of collaboratively exploring multiple perspectives from popular and academic literature and proposing solutions. The final product of this assignment is a group paper and presentation documenting the problem, multiple perspectives on the issue, and proposed solutions. The media issue project will be graded with a rubric specific to outcomes 1 through 6.

How will I be graded in this class? Grades will be based on the total number of points you earn in the class. Opportunities to earn points include attendance and participation (SO points), three media literacy assignments (lSO points total) the student led critical media analysis (SO points), the paper and presentation for the media issue project (100 points), and your individual contribution to the media issue project (SO points).

A= 360-400 points B=320-3S9 points C=280-319 points 0=240-279 F=149 or less

Materials There is no required textbook. Class materials will be handed out in class and/or made available through the class homepage. Students will provide media artifacts under discussion.

Movie Night On several occasions you may be invited to watch a movie or attend an event outside of class, for learning opportunities and fun we wouldn't want to miss.

Student Success We will spend several class periods discussing expectations, strategies and resources for academic and social success at the University. Please visit with me outside of class if you want to talk, need some guidance, or are looking for interesting opportunities.

Policies • Attendance: Each student is allowed 3 unexcused absences. Each additional

unexcused absence will result in a S point reduction in the attendance and participation points. Absences excused by the University, a doctor or by me will not hurt your grade. Please notify me, and any group members affected by your absence in advance.

• Classroom etiquette: Show respect for your classmates, teacher, and guests. Participate and encourage others to participate, and be open to a variety of perspectives. Focus on class activities and don't distract others. Be on time and prepared for class, complete all assignments and group tasks on time.

• Course withdrawal: As students are required to fulfill an FYS in their freshman year, you may not withdraw from this course without instructor and advisor permission. Late withdrawals are not permitted. I encourage you to talk to me about any concerns you have about your success.

• Academic dishonesty: All members of the university community are responsible for upholding standards of academic dishonesty. Academic dishonesty including plagiarism, making up sources or data, or misrepresenting your contribution to coursework will result in failure of the course. You may read the University regulation concerning academic dishonesty at http://www.uwyo.edu/generalcounsel/ files/docs/uw-reg-6-802.pdf

• Accommodation for disabilities: University Disability Support Services offers a variety of services to ensure qualified students with disabilities have an equal opportunity to participate in UW's programs and services. If you feel you may need accommodations to support your success in this or any other class, contact them at 766-6189 or [email protected]

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COJO 1101 Trending Now: Media Literacy in the 21st Century

Draft Schedule for Fall 2015

Discussion Topic or Activity

M- Media Literacy and FYS

W - Student expectations and success planning

F - Media Literacy Paper Assignment - We will review the critical process to be used for the papers and get some writing and study tips from LEARN

M -Media and Society

W - Student Resources -We will invite guests from across campus to who can help with just about anything.

F - Media Literacy Paper due - Media biography

M - Media Metaphors Movie Night

W - Critical Media Analysis Assignment. We will critically evaluate several published critical media studies and look at an example of an annotated bibliography. Teams and due dates will be assigned.

F - Research - Meet in library with reference librarian to develop skills for locating, evaluating, and documenting sources

M - Visual Literacy and Images

W - Media Literacy Paper due- Media free day

Class discussion of what we learned from assignment

F - Academic and social success - We'll talk to guest students who have successfully adapted to University life.

M - Narrative and Storytelling

W- Continue

F - Student led critical media analysis

M -Political Stories and Media Movie Night

W- Media Literacy Paper due-Cultural Narrative

Class discussion of what we learned from assignment


M - News, Culture, and Democracy

W- Continue


M - Media Economics

W-Continue

F - Midterm status, strategies and resources, advising

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M - Consumer Culture

W - Continue


M- Representation in Media

W - continued


M - Entertainment and Popular Culture

Movie Night

W - Media Issues Project Assignment - We will evaluate examples of popular and academic sources concerning media issues, select a media issue for the project, and assign groups and tasks.


M - Technology, Convergence, and Democracy

W - Media Issues Project - research meeting in library


M - Media Globalization

W-F No class Thanksgiving Break

Movie Night

M - Student success in final exams, planning for next semester

W - Media Issues Project - group work in class

F - Semester wrap up discussion

Media Issues Project Presentations and Papers Due

LEARNING OUTCOMES FORM (continued)

First-Year Seminar (FYS) Courses

USP 2015 - FYS

In the following table, please provide a brief description (50 words or less) and attach appropriate documents (if necessary) that demonstrate how each Student Learning 011tco111e will be achieved in this course and how each outcome will be assessed in this course.

How will this outcome be achieved 1 How will this outcome be asseued2

FYS Student Learning Outcomes in this course? in this course?

Provide specific examples of assi;,nments and activities Access diverse information through Class discussion and activities, sharing media examples focused research, active discussion, and Critical media analysis - annotated bibliography and collaboration with peers. class discussion graded with a rubric including

Critical media analysis assignment - student teams will outcomes 1, 2, 3, and 6 as well as class feedback . research credible critical analysis and lead class in a similar media analysis.

Media issues paper and presentation assessed with Media issues project - student groups will collaboratively rubric including all of the outcomes for group grade. explore a media issue and produce a paper and presen tation Assessment of individual contribution including self documenting the problem, multiple perspectives and and groupmate evaluation .. proposed solutions.

Separate facts from inferences and Class discussion and activities, media examples relevant from irrelevant information, Critical media analysis - annotated and explain the limitations of Critical media analysis assignment - student teams bibliography and class discussion graded with information. will research credible critical analysis and lead class a rubric including outcomes 1, 2, 3, and 6 as

in a similar media analysis. well as class feedback .

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Evaluate the credibility, accuracy, and reliability of conclusions drawn from information.

FYS Student Learning Outcomes

Recognize and synthesize multiple perspectives to develop innovative viewpoints.

Analyze one's own and others' assumptions and evaluate the relevance of contexts when presenting a position.

Critical media analysis assignment - student teams will research credible critical analysis and lead class in a similar media analysis.

Media issues project - student groups will collaboratively explore a media issue and produce a paper and presentation documenting the problem, multiple perspectives and proposed solutions.

How will this outcome be achieved I in this course?

Provide J/)eci/ic examples of assi;!.nments and activities Participation in class discussion and activities, media examples


Participation in class discussion and activities, sharing med ia examples

Media literacy assignments examining students own media use.



USP 2015 - FYS

Critical media analysis -annotated bibliography and class discussion graded with a rubric including outcomes 1, 2, 3, and 6 as well as class feedback .

Media issues paper and presentation assessed with a rubric including all of the outcomes for group grade. Assessment of individual contribution based self and groupmate evaluation.

How will this outcome be aueued 2

in this course?

Media issues paper and presentation assessed with a rubric including all of the outcomes for group grade. Assessment of individual contribution based on self and groupmate evaluation for individual grade.

Media Literacy Assignment -Breif paper assessed by rubri c includ ing outcomes 5. and 6

Critical media analysis -An annotated bibliography and class discussion graded with a rubric including outcomes 1, 2, 3, and 6 as well as class feedback .

Media issues paper and presentation assessed with a rubric including all of the outcomes for group grade. Assessment of individual contribution based on self and groupmate evaluation for individual grade.

Communicate ideas in writing using appropriate documentation. Media literacy assignments examining students own

media use.



USP 2015 - FYS

Brief paper assessed by rubric including outcomes I, 5. and 6

Critical media analysis -an annotated bibliography and class discussion graded with a rubri c including outcomes I, 2, 3, and 6 as well as class feedback .

Media issues paper and presentation assessed by instructor using a rubric including all of the outcomes for group grade. Assessment of individual contribution based on self and groupmate evaluation for individual grade.

USP 2015 - FYS

1 Achievement of a Student Learning O utcome will involve various educational strategies that may vary by both course and outcome. Some of these strategies will be employed 'in class' (e.g. lectures, student presentations, discussions, laboratory exercises, writing assignments, sample problems, pair-shares), while others will be realized out-of-class (e.g. readings, homework problems, literature searches, writing assignments). In other words, educational strategies include any and all activities employed in a course that help students to achieve the outcome.

2 Assessment is one or more processes that identify, collect, and prepare data to evaluate the attainment of student learning outcomes. Effective assessment uses relevant direct, indirec t, quantitative, and qualitative measures as appropriate to the outcome being measured. D ifferent assessment methods may be used for different outcomes: appropriate sample methods may also be used. Assessment methods that might be employed include direct assessment of student work, standardized examinations/ exam questions, locally developed examinations/ exam questions, simulations, exit interviews, written surveys or questionnaires, focus groups, performance appraisals, external examiners, oral exams, behavioral observations, and portfolios.

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