Wall Street Journal Reading & Quiz Schedule

Wall Street Journal Reading & Quiz Schedule:

Quiz 4: Thursday, June 18

"Europe's High Court Tries On a Bunny Suit Made of Chocolate," by Charles Forelle (June 11, Page A1)

"For Sale: Boston Paper w/Union," by Russell Adams (June 11, Page B7)

"U.S. Ad Spending Fell 14% in First Quarter," by Suzanne Vranica (June 11, Page B7)

"The Latest Kindle: Bigger, Not Better, Than Its Sibling," by Walter S. Mossberg (June 11, Page D1)

"Not-So-Easy Listening: It Takes a Trek to Hear This Track," by S. Mitra Kalita (June 12, Page A1)

"It All Happens So Suddenly," by David G. Robinson (June 12, Page A13)

"Walls Around Rio's Slums Protect Trees But Don't Inspire Much Hugging," by Antonio Regalado (June 15, Page A1)

"Kirchner vs. The Press," by Mary Anastasia O'Grady (June 15, Page A13)

"Web Ad Sales Open Door to Viruses," by Emily Steel (June 15, Page B7)

"'The Hangover' Persists at Top of Box Office for Second Week," by The Associated Press (June 15, Page B7)

"In Radio These Days, Small Is Better," by Martin Peers (June 15, Page C6)

"All The President's Men"

Reading and quiz schedule:
(Note: Final day of classes is Monday, June 22)

Quiz 1: Tuesday, May 26; Chapters 1-3 (pages 13-70)

Quiz 2: Tuesday, June 2; Chapters 4-6 (pages 71-135)

Quiz 3: Tuesday, June 9; Chapters 7-9 (pages 136-198)

Quiz 4: Tuesday, June 16; Chapters 10-13 (pages 199-274); Audio, part 1; Audio, part 2; Audio, part 3; Audio, part 4; Audio, part 5; Audio, part 6

Quiz 5: Monday, June 22; Chapters 14-17 (pages 275-336)

SURVEY OF MASS COMMUNICATIONS / MMC 1000

Course: Survey of Mass Communications (MMC 1000)

Summer 2009 meeting times: Monday through Thursday, 9:45-11:20 a.m.

Classroom: West Campus, Journalism Center, Building 3, Room 151A

Attendance & Make-up Work policy: Click here

Syllabus: Click here

Textbooks:

• Required: The daily Wall Street Journal

• Optional: Introduction to Mass Communication: Media Literacy and Culture (Updated 5th edition), by Stanley J. Baran

Weekly schedule, assignments: Click here

Presentations schedule: Click here

Essay Questions: No. 3 -- "How do you use the Internet for: Fun, School, Work, Social, Entertainment, etc. When and where do you use it most often? How could the Internet be better for you, what should it do? (Due: Wednesday, June 17); No. 4 -- 1) Have you enjoyed reading the Wall Street Journal? Explain why or why not. 2) How has reading the newspaper helped you learn about Mass Communications topics? Explain, and give some examples of what you've learned. 3) Compared to traditional textbook-based study and learning methods, is reading the newspaper a better or worse educational experience? Expand your answers with details and examples. 4) Has the reading assignment changed your behavior, i.e., your daily schedule, your study habits, your desire for news and information? 5) Are the weekly quizzes an effective way to measure what you've learned by reading the Wall Street Journal? If yes, why? If no, why? Add suggestions for other ways to measure learning. 6) How likely are you to renew your subscription to The Wall Street Journal after this semester? Give an expansive answer, with reasons. (Due Monday, June 22)

Powerpoint files: Chapter 3 / Books; Chapter 4 / Newspapers; Chapter 5 / Magazines; Chapter 6 / Film; Chapter 7 / Radio & Popular Music; Chapter 8 / Television & Cable/Satellite TV; Chapter 10 / The Internet; Chapter 11 / Public Relations; Chapter 12 / Advertising

Supplemental reading: "All the President's Men" by Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein. Reading and quiz schedule: Download here

NEWS REPORTING / JOU 1100

Course: News Reporting (JOU 1100)

Summer 2009 meeting times: Monday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-1:05 p.m.

Classroom: West Campus, Journalism Center, Building 3, Room 151A

Attendance & Make-up Work policy: Click here

Syllabus: Click here

News reporting tools: AP Style guide; Deadline Checklist; 66 Newswriting Tips; Rules of Thumb

Textbooks: “Inside Reporting,” by Tim Harrower (1st edition); “The Associate Press Stylebook and Libel Manual,” by The Associated Press

Supplemental reading: "All the President's Men" by Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein. Reading and quiz schedule: Download here

Quick tips for journalism students

Quick tips for journalism students, especially those participating in the "Bring a Professor" chat:

* Don't major in journalism -- Take journalism courses, work in journalism, but choose an academic major that can translate into more employment options. Want to cover politics? Major in political science. Want to cover sports? Major in sports management. Want to be a food writer? Major in culinary arts. Fashion editor? Fashion marketing.

* Pick up a camera -- Learn how to use still and video cameras, and report with them.

* Learn audio and video editing software and techniques -- Don't rely on an "expert" to edit your stuff

* Learn page design software (InDesign, Quark) -- Even if you don't want to work in print, there are always jobs available.

* Read the print newspaper -- The best reporting and writing is still done by newspaper professionals, and you learn news judgment and what makes a good story by how and where it's displayed in the paper.

* Don't expect to get your dream job right out of college -- Here are three examples of jobs that any talented student could land right now, with or without a degree: Othello (Wash.) Outlook; Sand Mountain Reporter (Albertville, Ala.); Beatrice (Neb.) Daily Sun

* You don't need a degree to be a journalist -- Go get one of those jobs listed above, and in two years you'll be miles ahead of graduates without any experience.

"How To Save Your Newspaper"

Walter Isaacson, former editor of Time magazine and former CEO of CNN, discusses his proposal to charge micro-payments for Internet news content on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart."

Read the Time article by Isaacson here

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Office hours, schedule, contact me, policies

Office: West Campus Journalism Center, Building 3, Room 150A (click for map)

Office hours (Summer 2009, 10 hours per week):

Monday through Thursday, 2:00-4:00 p.m.; Friday, 8:30-10:30 a.m. (virtual, via mobile phone)

Class schedule:

Survey of Mass Communications (MMC 1000), Monday through Thursday, 9:45-11:20 a.m., West campus, 3-151A

News Reporting (JOU 1100), Monday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-1:05 p.m., West campus, 3-151A

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