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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
Written Products (argumentative essay and blog), Quizzes, Exam, Project
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
Written Products (argumentative essay and blog), Quizzes, Exam, Presentation, Project
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 influence of media creators on culture, society, and public discourse
Assessment Strategies
Written Products (essays and blogs), Quizzes, 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
Analyze the historical evolution of media systems and their impact on society
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Analyze the effect that public relations, advertising, and government propaganda have on the United States and countries elsewhere
Assessment Strategies
Written Products (essays and blogs), Quizzes, 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
Apply correct and appropriate grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax
Apply course terminology and theories to real-world models
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Examine ethical situations and laws that impact media professionals today
Assessment Strategies
Written Products (essays and blogs), Quizzes, 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
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
Written Products (essays)
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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Use effective writing strategies
Assessment Strategies
Written Products (blogs)
Criteria
Interpret 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
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Use effective research strategies and databases
Assessment Strategies
Written Products (essay and blogs)
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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Deliver evidence-based oral presentation on contemporary media issues
Assessment Strategies
Presentation
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
Interpret peer feedback of oral arguments
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Demonstrate professional communication and collaboration skills in group settings
Assessment Strategies
Oral and/or Written Response
Criteria
Verbally share ideas and information
Describe the importance of peer feedback in the classroom
Create quality feedback on the writing and spoken assignments of others
Feedback follows guidelines as specified by the instructor
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Produce a multi-media project
Assessment Strategies
Project
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
Course content is included as specified by the instructor
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Demonstrate media literacy
Assessment Strategies
Written Products (essays and blogs), Quizzes, Exam
Criteria
Distinguish fact from opinion
Describe the key characteristics of the First Amendment
Analyze media messages critically, as specified by the instructor
Recognize bias, persuasive techniques, and misinformation
Relate the role of media to influencing beliefs, culture, and public opinion