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Examine the history and evolution of our media, including books, radio, music, film, television, newspapers, broadcast reporting, internet, and AI
Assessment Strategies
Actively participating in team activities and class discussions
Writing two in-depth argumentative essays, between 1,500 and 2,000 words in length, that show evidence of critical thinking regarding media history
Writing two short blogs, each between 250 and 500 words, that show evidence of critical thinking regarding course content
Taking two content quizzes
Producing a final multi-media project
Completing a final course content exam
Criteria
Distinguish between facts and opinions
Engage with internet browsers and AI to locate reputable research sources
Use library databases to locate reputable published research sources such as peer reviewed journals
Integrate Modern Language Association (MLA) style documentation that supports a point of view regarding media history and ethics
Build on a topic from the course and present in a multi-media platform(s) that is impactful to the intended audience and shows evidence of topic research
Apply correct and appropriate grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax
Apply course terminology and theories to real-world models
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Analyze contemporary media trends from gaming to AI and machine learning
Assessment Strategies
Actively participating in team activities and class discussions
Writing two in-depth argumentative essays, between 1,500 and 2,000 words in length, that show evidence of critical thinking regarding media history
Writing two short blogs, each between 250 and 500 words, that show evidence of critical thinking regarding course content
Providing an oral presentation (three to five minutes)
Taking two content quizzes
Producing a final multi-media project
Completing a final course content exam
Criteria
Distinguish between facts and opinions
Engage with internet browsers and AI to locate reputable research sources
Use library databases to locate reputable published research sources such as peer reviewed journals
Integrate Modern Language Association (MLA) style documentation that supports a point of view regarding media history and ethics
Build on a topic from the course and present in a multi-media platform(s) that is impactful to the intended audience and shows evidence of topic research
Apply correct and appropriate grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax
Apply course terminology and theories to real-world models
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Examine the role of journalists, novelists, screenwriters, musicians, and film and documentary directors in the United States and throughout the world
Assessment Strategies
Actively participating in team activities and class discussions
Writing two in-depth argumentative essays, between 1,500 and 2,000 words in length, that show evidence of critical thinking regarding course content
Writing two short blogs, each between 250 and 500 words, that show evidence of critical thinking regarding media ethics and issues
Taking two content quizzes
Completing a final course content exam
Criteria
Distinguish between facts and opinions
Engage with internet browsers and AI to locate reputable research sources
Use library databases to locate reputable published research sources such as peer reviewed journals
Integrate Modern Language Association (MLA) style documentation that supports a point of view regarding media history and ethics
Build on a topic from the course and present in a multi-media platform(s) that is impactful to the intended audience and shows evidence of topic research
Apply correct and appropriate grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax
Apply course terminology and theories to real-world models
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Analyze the effect that public relations, advertising, and government propaganda have on the United States and countries elsewhere
Assessment Strategies
Actively participating in team activities and class discussions
Writing two in-depth argumentative essays, between 1,500 and 2,000 words in length, that show evidence of critical thinking regarding course topics
Taking two content quizzes
Completing a final course content exam
Criteria
Distinguish between facts and opinions
Engage with internet browsers and AI to locate reputable research sources
Use library databases to locate reputable published research sources such as peer reviewed journals
Integrate Modern Language Association (MLA) style documentation that supports a point of view regarding media history and ethics
Build on a topic from the course and present in a multi-media platform(s) that is impactful to the intended audience and shows evidence of topic research
Apply correct and appropriate grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax
Apply course terminology and theories to real-world models
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Understand ethical situations and laws that impact media professionals today
Assessment Strategies
Actively participating in team activities and class discussions
Writing two in-depth argumentative essays, between 1,500 and 2,000 words in length, that show evidence of critical thinking regarding course topics
Writing two short blogs, each between 250 and 500 words, that show evidence of critical thinking regarding media ethics and issues
Taking two content quizzes
Completing a final course content exam
Criteria
Distinguish between facts and opinions
Engage with internet browsers and AI to locate reputable research sources
Use library databases to locate reputable published research sources such as peer reviewed journals
Integrate Modern Language Association (MLA) style documentation
Build on a topic from the course and present in a multi-media platform(s) that is impactful to the intended audience and shows evidence of topic research
Apply correct and appropriate grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax
Apply course terminology and theories to real-world models
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Write in-depth argumentative essays about issues in media today
Assessment Strategies
Actively participating in team activities and class discussions
Writing two in-depth argumentative essays, between 1,500 and 2,000 words in length, that show evidence of critical thinking regarding course topics
Criteria
Use different rhetorical strategies for writing argumentative essays
Construct an effective thesis
Use a compelling introduction and conclusion
Construct an effective essay/research question
Construct effective topic sentences for paragraphs
Develop paragraphs using evidence to support topic sentences
Use transitions linking the supporting points of the essay
Use effective research strategies to provide evidence for the essays
Effectively summarize, paraphrase and quote sources
Integrate Modern Language Association (MLA) style documentation
Use ethos/emotional appeals in addition to logical arguments
Use audience analysis when constructing argumentative essays
Accept, and put into perspective, peer feedback of rough and final drafts
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Write blogs about issues in media today
Assessment Strategies
Researching related topics content for blog content
Writing two short blogs, each between 250 and 500 words, that show evidence of critical thinking regarding media ethics and issues
Criteria
Accept, and put into perspective, peer feedback of rough and final drafts
Use different rhetorical strategies when writing blogs
Construct a headline that ensures Search Engine Optimization value
Construct an effective thesis
Use a compelling introduction and conclusion
Create an opportunity for audience engagement with the blog
Use transitions linking the supporting points of the blog
Use effective research strategies to provide evidence for the blogs
Effectively summarize, paraphrase and quote sources
Document sources using Associated Press Style (AP) for writing for the web
Use emotional appeals in addition to logical arguments
Use audience analysis when constructing argumentative essays
Accept, and put into perspective, peer feedback of rough and final drafts
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Use effective research strategies and databases
Assessment Strategies
Researching and writing essays and blogs
Participating in research practice activities
Criteria
Locate and use scholarly databases
Evaluate the database sources
Evaluate information discovered during the research stage
Retrieve key information discovered during the research stage
Locate and use primary sources in addition to secondary sources
Develop an effective research process, from start to finish
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Give oral arguments about issues in media today
Assessment Strategies
Researching relevant content for the presentation
Reviewing criteria for an argumentative presentation
Preparing visual support for a presentation such as a slide deck
Giving an oral presentation (three to five minutes) that is argumentative
Criteria
Use audience analysis when constructing oral arguments
Use conventions of public speaking
Use logical/logos and emotion/ethos appeals in your oral arguments
Support your points of view with evidence
Accept, and put in perspective, peer feedback of oral arguments
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Act professionally when engaged in team activities both inside and outside the classroom
Assessment Strategies
Providing timely and quality feedback on your classmates essay and blog drafts
Providing timely and quality feedback on your classmates oral arguments
Acting in a professional manner when in the classroom
Acting in a professional manner when working collaboratively with classmates outside the classroom including online
Criteria
Enter into class discussions consistently and effectively
Become a group member who performs the individual duties assigned by the group
Become a group member who shares ideas and information
Become a group member who helps the group reach consensus
Understand the importance of peer feedback in the classroom
Provide quality feedback on the writing and spoken assignments of others
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Produce a multi-media project that builds on course content
Assessment Strategies
Understanding the audience
Researching potential media platforms
Researching relevant content for the project
Evaluating information discovered during the research stage
Retrieve key information discovered during the research stage
Locating and use primary sources in addition to secondary sources
Building a multi-media project proposal
Accepting and building on feedback to the proposal from classmates and instructor
Completing a draft of the project
Producing a multi-media project that includes visual and written elements
Criteria
Use universally accepted style and conventions appropriate to the platform(s) for citations
Use AI as approved by instructor for data mining and content creation
Effective use of visuals (slides, video, audio, graphics)
Readable text, strong layout, and design consistency
Media enhances—not distracts from—message
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Demonstrate media literacy
Assessment Strategies
Actively participating in team activities and class discussions
Writing two in-depth argumentative essays, between 1,500 and 2,000 words in length, that show evidence of critical thinking regarding media history
Writing two short blogs, each between 250 and 500 words, that show evidence of critical thinking regarding course content
Taking two content quizzes
Producing a final multi-media project
Completing a final course content exam
Criteria
Distinguish fact from opinion
Understand the First Amendment
Analyze media messages critically
Recognize bias, persuasive techniques, and misinformation
Understand how media influences beliefs, culture, and public opinion