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SPRING 2020 COMM 1307 INTRO TO MEDIA (3.0 credits) CRN: 25230 ONLINE Instructor:

Lorena Figueroa Office: (915) 831-2844 Cell: (915) 539-0121 (TEXT) Contact: [email protected]

Online Office Hours: Tuesdays 12:55 p.m. – 2:55 p.m.

GENERAL OBJECTIVE: This course is meant to inform you of the overall history and effect of the mass media and society as it pertains to news media, film, television, public relations and advertising. In addition to studying these mediums we will review how they have converged with advances in technology and how the roles and effect it has played in our society. TEXT: Campbell, Martin, Fabos. Harmsen Media Essentials. A brief Introduction. 5 th ed. Bedford/St. Martin’s. 2020. Boston, MA. Online Office Hours: I will be available Tuesdays on Blackboard Ultra from 12:55 p.m. to 2:55 p.m. if you have any questions. However, you can email me at your convenience through Blackboard by clicking on the “Messages” tab or the EPCC emailing system during the week. Email Policy: When e-mailing me, make sure you include your first and last name and the course in the subject area. I will respond to each message I receive within 24 hours (when possible); if you did not receive a reply, then I did not receive your message and you should re-send it or attempt to communicate with me via another method. Please keep in mind that if you send me an email over a weekend day, I may not respond back until Monday. Texting: I am available on my cell phone as well. You may TEXT me on my cell phone, but you may only do this during regular business hours – that means from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Also, do not send me multiple text messages of the same thing in a course of an hour. Do not text me unless I have not responded to your email within 24 hours or it is an emergency. Please be advised: Do not text me after 6 p.m. or over the weekend (Saturday and Sunday). I will not respond.

COURSE POLICIES: If you register for an online course, visit the Distance Learning Support Services web site for information on “Getting Started.” It is important that you understand what online courses require of you as a student and what technology is needed. You can take an online tutorial on Blackboard to learn how to navigate through your course. Blackboard is the learning management system (LMS) used by EPCC to deliver online instruction. El Paso Community College charges a $45 fee for each online and hybrid course. There are no additional costs associated with verification of student identity for online courses. Distance Learning Support Services Department Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Valle Verde Campus C406 Phone: 915-831-3111

Email: [email protected] Student Expectations: Success in an online course requires time management, self-discipline, and motivation. Be prepared to spend between 9 to 12 hours a week working on your course in and outside of the LMS. You will need computer skills such as word processing, uploading and attaching documents, conducting research, and downloading and updating software. Technology Requirements: While a personal computer is not mandatory for taking an online class, you need consistent and reliable access to a computer and the Internet. You may be required to install EPCC provided software and purchase a webcam that prevents cheating. You may use the computers in the Academic Computing Services (ACS) labs at any campus to complete course work. Visit the Academic Computing Services website for locations and hours for the ACS labs. How online courses work:  Online courses are available on the first day of the class.  Courses will close at 11:59 pm on the last day of the class.  Unofficial grades are available in Blackboard, by clicking on Grades. Official grades are available in Banner at the end of the class.  Class access is available during the respective semester 24-hours a day, 7 days a week.  The course syllabus, course work, and course requirements along with instructor information will be located in the course.  Required course work including tests will be completed and turned in via Blackboard.  Students will be required to follow the class schedule and meet the deadlines set by their instructor. Access to Blackboard Learn You access Blackboard online classes by logging into MyEPCC.

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How to log in to Blackboard Learn 1. Go to MyEPCC: my.epcc.edu. 2. Login using your EPCC email address and password. 3. Click on the Blackboard link. The EPCC Account Recovery website will help you recover your EPCC username or password. If you select the option “Forgot Password” or “Forgot Username” you must have a personal email on le, this email can be updated using Web Banner. You will be asked to verify your personal emailaddress, and upon verification, be sent your username or a link to reset your password accordingly. You can also visit any ACS Lab on campus for assistance. For additional assistance contact the EPCC Technology Service Desk at 915-831-6440. Please have your EPCC ID number and the answers to your Registration Security Questions ready. You must be sure that your Blackboard account works and that you are able to log in. It is your responsibility to check and remedy any technical difficulties you may have with Blackboard. All assignments are to be turned in on Blackboard; and all quizzes are to be completed on Blackboard. Use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when using Blackboard. Do NOT turn in your assignments using your phone.

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Help For assistance with Blackboard call the EPCC Blackboard Help Desk toll free at 1-888-296-0863. The EPCC Blackboard Help Desk is avail- able 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Contact the EPCC Blackboard Help Desk at 1-888-296-0863 if you need assistance with alternative formats. Students With Disabilities ADA Mandate: EPCC offers services to persons with disabilities to promote success in classes. If you have a disability that may impact your work, you are encouraged to go to the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) to request accommodations. Disabilities covered include but are not limited to: learning disabilities, hearing impairment, visual impairment, physical impairment, mental health, or a temporary impairment. All discussions and documentation are confidential. The CSD office locations are: VV Room C112, 831-2426; TM Room 1400, 831-5808; RG Room 201B, 831-4198; NW Room M54, 8318815; MDP Room A125, 831-7024. Plagiarism and Cheating : It is expected that you will write all of your own papers and that you will know how to cite sources and quote people appropriately (using APA style for this course). If you are not familiar with APA style, the EPCC Writing Center can help you. Plan ahead for your written assignments. Also, here is a helpful online resource: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/ IMPORTANT: Any indication that you are submitting someone else’s work, or that you are adopting statements or ideas of another person without appropriate acknowledgment (plagiarism), will have serious repercussions. Any plagiarism, cheating, or collusion to cheat observed in this class will result in an immediate zero for the assignment. Do not risk your good name and your future based on anxiety about grades, peer pressure, lack of time management, or feeling overwhelmed. Instead schedule an appointment with me about any problems or concerns you have about the course, course assignments, course material, etc. If a student is caught cheating, or if there is any suspicion of cheating, the following consequences will follow: First, the student will receive a verbal warning from the instructor and a zero for the assignment. On a student’s second offense, the instructor will give the student a zero for the grade and the student will also have a meeting with the instructor, where the student will be given a written warning that the student must sign. On a student’s third offense, the instructor will report the student to Vice President of Instruction and workforce education and the Dean. This could result in an academic hearing that could result in expulsion from the college or the classroom. Plagiarism is a serious academic crime. Copying and pasting something from a website or “rewording” something is plagiarism. Your assignments NEED to be done in your OWN words. You may use sources, but you must cite them appropriately within the paper using footnotes, etc.

Attendance: It is important that you log into Blackboard at least three times a week to check on updates, changes on the course schedule, and to submit your assignments and quizzes. I will be checking for your participation on the class Discussion Board as evidence that you are actually attending class. Emergencies: If an emergency occurs and you can’t turn an assignment on time, I will need written notification of the emergency event. For example, if there is a death in the family, a note from the funeral home, doctor or pastor/priest or another official form of written proof will be needed. Late work: Any late work/assignment tuned in with no written notification because of an emergency will automatically receive a 25-point deduction. You will have only ONE opportunity to submit late work/assignment during the semester. You will need to contact me before I give you the green light to accept any late work. Instructions for all assignments will be uploaded in Blackboard and will be available every Monday for you to complete and submit later in the week. I am giving you enough time for you to complete them, so there should be no excuse not to finish them by the due date. There will be no opportunity to do a quiz after the due date. You will have enough time to complete a quiz every week. Student Responsibility: It is your responsibility to satisfy course prerequisites and/or co-requisites. If you enroll into a course(s) that you do not meet the requirements for, and you do not drop/withdraw yourself from that course(s) prior to the first day of semester, you may be administratively dropped from that course(s) without refund. It is your responsibility to drop/withdraw from courses that you will not attend Incomplete Policy: An Incomplete, or an “I” takes the place of a letter grade and allows a student to complete any missing work or research with additional time – 4 months exactly – to complete the course. This is an option that is NOT given freely. And it is an option that I no longer give either. It creates extra work for me as an instructor. The best thing to do – go to class, finish your work on time, and turn it in on time. I will not provide you the option of an incomplete. Drop Policy: Students wishing to withdraw from the course with a grade of “W” must do so before the official college deadline April 17.. It is the responsibility of students to drop themselves if they desire to receive a “W” in the course. Special circumstances can be worked out; however, communication with the instructor, prior to the drop date, is key. If you run into time management issues you need to speak to the instructor. Tutorial Services: Tutorial Services provides free instructional assistance through one-to-one and small group tutoring. Assistance is provided for an array of college courses across all disciplines. Locations: VV A-1419, MDP E-108, RG A-250, TM LRC-1606, NW M-68. Writing Center: The Writing Center works with students and instructors to address a student’s individual writing needs, so s/he can become a more competent and confident writer. The Writing Center offers free, one-to-one conferences. The Writing Center at VV is located in room A-1421. No appointment is necessary, but for more information, call: 915.831.2144. EPCC Students may also submit their assignments to the writing center online for review. Students can send their assignments for review to: [email protected]. Follow the instructions below from the EPCC Writing Center Website: In the subject field of the email, put Your name and your EPCC ID number In the body of the email, state Your instructor's name The name of the course Any questions you'd like the tutors to answer The tutors can help you the most if you also attach a copy of your instructor's assignment instructions.

Your essay will be returned to you with a tutor's feedback within 48 hours. You'll need plenty of time to revise your essay once you get the tutor's comments, so make sure you send your draft at least 4 days before its due date. You may submit as many drafts of your essay as you like, making sure that you've done your best to apply the tutor's suggestions to each draft version.

Degree plan/major: Schedule a meeting with Mass Communication Discipline Coordinator Alexandra Hinojosa to discuss your degree plan. You must bring an unofficial copy of your transcripts which you can request and the Student Service Office. Contact Ms. Hinojosa at [email protected] to schedule a face–to-face meeting or phone conference. Her phone number is (915) 831-2195.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

Student Evaluation:

Points:

Weight:

50

5%

Reading quizzes (10)

100

15 %

Writing Assignment (10)

1000

50%

Participation

100

10%

Final

250

20%

Group Work (5)

TOTAL

1500

100%

Grading Scale A = 1500 – 1350 points B = 1349 – 1200 points C = 1199 – 1050 points D = 1049 – 900 points F = 899 points and below

Participation: Students are expected to participate each week in the blackboard discussions. Questions, pertinent to the subject at hand are welcomed and will also count toward your participation grade. Group Work and Presentations (5). Group submissions may address either any of the units assigned for that week and are not required to address material in both units. Remember, I am interested in your ideas about the readings, not a summary of the readings! Failure to submit for the group assignment will result in zero points for that assignment for students who fail to participate. Group work may also include a small essay that needs to be turned in. Group presentations also fall within this category. In order to receive full credit every person in the group must contribute. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of the chapter or lecture through presentations with the use of multimedia and social media. Grading rubric for these assignments are as follows: A = Understood the assignment and adhered to its instructions. Has zero to very few grammatical errors. The assignment incorporates the heavy use of multimedia tools that include, but are not limited to blogs, online videos that are related to the assignment, links, online articles, and/or social media. Presenters had a clear, strong voice and clear understanding of the material they were assigned.

B = Understood the assignment and adhered to its instructions, somewhat. Has a few grammatical errors; (minor rewriting may be required). The assignment incorporates some use of multimedia tools. Presenters had a somewhat clear, and somewhat strong voice and clear understanding of the material they were assigned. C = Student understands the basic concept of the assignment. Student falters in adhering to the assignment requirements. Very little use of Multimedia tools. The assignment needs major editing and rewriting by the student. Student may need to re-review some parts of the lecture or chapter. Presenters voice was muddled. Speaker did not project enough. D = Student shows little understanding of the assignment. There are many grammatical errors; major rewriting is definitely required by student is definitely required for the piece to be accepted. Student applies little effort in providing multimedia tools. Presenters did not project their voice; speakers were muddled. F = Did not dot understand the assignment or it’s instructions. The assignment has grave grammatical errors; must be completely rewritten. The student does not apply any use of multimedia tools. Or the student failed to turn in the assignment all together. Presenters did not project their voice at all; speakers were muddled. Reading quizzes (10). After completing the assigned reading each week, you will be expected to take a quiz over the chapter. Sometimes reading quizzes will be completed in-class. If you are absent from class, you will not have the opportunity to make up the missed exercise. Additional readings may also be provided to the class under the “Course Content” link. Please check this area once a week and read the assigned reading. Writing Assignments (10). The purpose of your weekly writing assignment is to demonstrate your understanding of the reading and practice your newly-acquired mass media writing skills. The grading rubric/guide below shows how each assignment will be graded according to the following: A = Understood the lecture and chapter and writing prompt. Has very few grammatical errors. B = Understood the lecture, chapter and writing prompt, somewhat. Has a few grammatical errors; (minor rewriting may be required) C = Student understands the basic concept of the lecture and chapter. Student faltered in understanding the writing prompt or its requirements. The assignment needs major editing, and rewriting by the student. Student may need to re-review some parts of the lecture or chapter. D = Student shows little understanding of the lecture or chapter and how it applies to the writing prompt. There are many grammatical errors; major rewriting is definitely required by student is definitely required for the piece to be accepted. F = Did not dot understand the lecture, chapter or the writing prompt. The student does not answer the writing prompt with references to the chapter or lecture. Has grave grammatical errors; must be completely rewritten. Or the student failed to turn in the assignment.

Final: Students will submit a research paper and a presentation demonstrating their research and evaluation of media coverage of the El Paso/Juarez metroplex that reflects a growing awareness of the interaction between media and culture and provides examples of ethical decision-making within various media environments and channels. CORE OBJECTIVES: The Final Journal or Research Paper or Presentation must show the following: • Critical Thinking Core Objective: Students will engage in creative thinking, innovation, and inquiry, and demonstrate analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information. • Communication Core Objective: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral, and / or visual communication. • Social Responsibility Core Objective: Students will demonstrate intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in local, regional, national, and global communities. • Personal Responsibility Core Objective: Students will demonstrate the ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical decision-making.

Course Schedule (Subject to change) Week of Jan.20 Introduction – Welcome Read: Chapter 1: “Mass...