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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY

COURSE CODE: "COM 311-1"
COURSE NAME: "Digital Media Culture"
SEMESTER & YEAR: Spring Semester 2012
SYLLABUS

INSTRUCTOR: Sarram Pier Paolo
EMAIL: [email protected]
 HOURS: TTH 11:30-12:45
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS: 45
CREDITS: 3
PREREQUISITES: Prerequisite: COM 220
OFFICE HOURS:
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
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SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:

By the end of the course students will be able to:

1.   understand and analyze the corresponding influences that traditional media and new media are having upon each other

2.   recognize the ways in which central and continuing issues surrounding audiovisual media and the contexts in which all media operate are being reshaped by the social, technological, economic and cultural forces present in society today.

3.  recognize the influences that digital media is expressing in the cultural sphere

4.  learn the following critical terms: transliteration, digitization, remediation, hacking, information society, hypertextuality, interactivity, collective intelligence
TEXTBOOK:
Book TitleAuthorPublisherISBN numberLibrary Call NumberCommentsFormatLocal BookstoreOnline Purchase
The New Media Theory ReaderRobert Hassan, Julian ThomasOpen University Press978-0335217106  All additional required readings and other supplemental material will be made available in electronic form at the class blog; http://buythetickets.blogspot.com   
REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
NONE

RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
NONE
GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
AssignmentGuidelinesWeight
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-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
AWork of this quality directly addresses the question or problem raised and provides a coherent argument displaying an extensive knowledge of relevant information or content. This type of work demonstrates the ability to critically evaluate concepts and theory and has an element of novelty and originality. There is clear evidence of a significant amount of reading beyond that required for the course.
BThis is highly competent level of performance and directly addresses the question or problem raised.There is a demonstration of some ability to critically evaluatetheory and concepts and relate them to practice. Discussions reflect the student’s own arguments and are not simply a repetition of standard lecture andreference material. The work does not suffer from any major errors or omissions and provides evidence of reading beyond the required assignments.
CThis is an acceptable level of performance and provides answers that are clear but limited, reflecting the information offered in the lectures and reference readings.
DThis level of performances demonstrates that the student lacks a coherent grasp of the material.Important information is omitted and irrelevant points included.In effect, the student has barely done enough to persuade the instructor that s/he should not fail.
FThis work fails to show any knowledge or understanding of the issues raised in the question. Most of the material in the answer is irrelevant.
-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
In accordance to University guidelines.
ACADEMIC HONESTY
As stated in the university catalog, any student who commits an act of academic dishonesty will receive a failing grade on the work in which the dishonesty occurred. In addition, acts of academic dishonesty, irrespective of the weight of the assignment, may result in the student receiving a failing grade in the course. Instances of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Academic Affairs. A student who is reported twice for academic dishonesty is subject to summary dismissal from the University. In such a case, the Academic Council will then make a recommendation to the President, who will make the final decision.
STUDENTS WITH LEARNING OR OTHER DISABILITIES
John Cabot University does not discriminate on the basis of disability or handicap. Students with approved accommodations must inform their professors at the beginning of the term. Please see the website for the complete policy.
SCHEDULE

COURSE SCHEDULE:

 

LOGGING ON

Week 1: Introduction: What’s ‘new’ about New Media?

Week 2: Digitalization, Convergence and Politics

 

PART I: TECHNOLOGIES

Week 3: TV: Cable, Satellite and Digital Technologies

Week 4: Cinema and Music: Digital Film, Sampling and Special Effects

Week 5: The Internet and the World Wide Web

Week 6: Just Gaming: Video Games and the Transformations of Narrative

 

 

PART II: CULTURAL AND SOCIAL ISSUES

Week 7: The Politics Of New Media

Week 8: The Process Of Remediation

Week 9&10: Interactive Audiences

Week 11: Copyright, Peer-To-Peer & Creativity

PART III: TEXTS

Week 12: The Impact of Digital Technologies on Aesthetics

Week 13: The Aesthetics Of The Interface

 

 

LOGGING OFF

Week 14: The New Intertextual Commodity:So What’s New?