DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION
STATE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE
INSTRUCTOR
Ted
Schwalbe
Office:
McEwen 326
Telephone:
673-3410
Office
Hours: 10-11M-F or by appointment
e-mail:
schwalbe@fredonia.edu
course
web page: http://www.fredonia.edu/department/communication/schwalbe/cm385.htm
Useful
web sites:
www.timelapse.com/tvlink.html#international
- International TV stations
www.radio-locator.com - MIT listings of
international radio stations
goan.com/radio.html - GOAN International Radio
Stations
www.ecola.com –
Ecola link to international newspapers and magazines
www.ejc.nl/jr/emland/index.html -
European Journalism Center Description of Media Systems
www.internews.org - information about
media systems in
www.irex.org - US
nonprofit organization specializing in higher education, independent media,
Internet development, and civil society programs in the United States, Europe,
Eurasia, the Near East, and Asia.
ABOUT THE COURSE
This course will introduce
students to the study of international and domestic media systems around the
world. This will be accomplished through reading and discussion of media
systems in other countries as well as key issues internationally. We will watch
videotapes of programming from other countries both in-class and out-of-class.
Due to the international and multicultural content of the material, this course
is a GCP III-B course for non-CM majors (old general education program).
COURSE GOALS
·
An understanding and appreciation of how different countries and
cultures use the media in unique ways.
·
An understanding of different systems of ownership, financing,
regulation, and programming.
·
An awareness of key international media issues
REQUIRED TEXTS
de
Beer and Merrill, Global Journalism: Topical Issues and Media Systems,
McPhail,
Global Communication: Theories, Stakeholders, and Trends (2nd
ed.),
Other
materials will be placed on reserve at Reed Library or course web page. The Encyclopedia
of International Media and Communication is in reference section and is a
valuable asset for this course.
ATTENDANCE
You are expected to attend all classes. 3 points
will be deducted from your final average for each unexcused absence (1 point
for late). Verifiable and legitimate absences in which I am notified ahead
of time will not result in lost points. You are responsible for all worked
missed as well as handing in any assignments due.
You
are expected to participate in class discussions and activities. A portion of
your final grade reflects participation. You will be expected to have read
assigned material prior to class.
If you have a cell phone, either do not bring it to
class or make sure it is turned off. 10 points will be deducted from your final
average the first time it goes off. If it goes off a second time you will be
required to withdraw from the course.
All
assignments are due at the beginning of class assigned. No assignments are
accepted late.
ACADEMIC HONESTY
As the University Catalog states, academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. Examples are given in the catalog. Any instance will result in a zero grade for that assignment. A second occurrence will result in a failing grade for the course and possible expulsion from the University.
ASSESSMENT
Midterm 25%
Final
Exam 25%
Participation 10%
Assignments 20%
Group
Project 20%
(half oral, half written)
Final
grades will be based on your composite average.
A 90+ C 70-74
A-
87-90 C- 67-70
B+ 84-87 D+ 64-67
B 80-84 D 60-64
B-
77-80 D- 57-60
C+ 74-77 F <57
GENERAL COURSE OUTLINE AND READING
de Beer McPhail
I. Introductory Concepts and
Key Issues
·
What is International Communication intro preface,
pp.1-3
·
Why Study International Communication
·
Communication and Culture
·
Free Flow of Information vs. National Identity 8 1
(12-16), 10, 11
·
Entertainment Program Exchange 5(122-129)
·
Global Advertising 7 9
·
Multinational Media Conglomerates
·
New Technology 12
·
Barriers to Media Development 4
II. Multinational Media Companies
·
First Tier Companies - the "Big 6" 3
·
Second Tier Companies 4,5
(129-139)
·
Pros and Cons of Multinational Companies
III. Global Journalism
·
News Agencies 3 7
·
Print Media
·
Electronic Media
·
CNN 6
·
International News Issues 5,6
IV. Comparisons of Media
Systems 13-20
·
Media Usage
·
Overview of the World’s Media
·
Ownership Structures and Financing
v Public
v Private
v Conglomerates and
globalization
·
Economics and Financing
·
Regulation
·
Programming
v Entertainment
v News
v Music
v Public service
v Program Production
V. International/External
Media Services
DISCLAIMER
– Any elements of this syllabus are subject to change by the instructor.
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