This document provides an overview and frequently asked questions for a course called Media 1: Survey of Mass Communication. The course introduces concepts of mass media and its impact on individuals and society, covering newspapers, magazines, radio, television, social media, advertising and more. Assessments include quizzes, a group project on media theories, and a midterm and final exam. Students will also present on their favorite media example and post about it on Pinterest. Attendance is mandatory and there are no makeups without approval. The professor and various apps may be used for in-class exercises. Questions can be sent via the Canvas inbox.

1. Media 1 F.A.Q.
A Course Overview

2. to everything you need to know about
Media 1: Survey of Mass Media Communications
PROFESSOR: Henrietta E. Charles

4. YOUR TEXTBOOK
• MEDIA &
CULTURE: An
Introduction to Mass
Communication by
Richard Campbell /
12th edition
• (9th /10th /or 11th
edition is acceptable)

5. A Laptop or Mobile Device*
*For some in-class exercises
(Only for use when asked)

6. Partial APP List*
• socrative.com
• polleverywhere.com
• kahoot.com
• nearpod.com
• mentimeter.com
• google.com
• others as needed
*Only Download If You Want To

8. What Is Media 1?
• Media 1 introduces the concept and practice of
communications and the impact of mass media on
the individual and society.
• The “survey” includes newspapers, magazines,
radio, television, cable, motion pictures, social
media, advertising, public relations, theories of
communication and how these affect us.

9. How? What? Say Again!

10. We will
study
BOTH
(tools)
(impact)

11. Workload includes …
• Quizzes & In-Class Exercises / Activities
• My Favorite Media* (also see Canvas/In-Class)
• Chapter Quizzes posted Online
• Group Project (Media Theories)
• MidTerm/Final: 40-50 multiple-choice questions;
plus Essays (assigned separately))

12. MY FAVORITE MEDIA*

13. THE BASICS*
• Pick a Media Example that is significant to you
because, it is your favorite movie or TV show, a
song that changed your life, the best book ever,
etc. ...
• Write at least 100 words about why this is your
favorite (will post on Canvas)
• Share links to your media with the class
on Pinterest (this will be discussed further in class)
• Find a way to illustrate/demonstrate "Your
Media" for your in-class presentation.

14. THIS IS SHOULD BE YOU …
• come to class
• pay attention
• follow instructions
• ENJOY!

16. within 5 points = next highest grade

17. ATTENDANCE MATTERS!
• NO MAKEUP
• without proof*
*SEE SYLLABUS FOR DETAILS
=

18. • Approved
excuses
must be
presented IN
WRITING, in
class
• Approved
makeup
assignments
must be
done
BEFORE end
of semester

19. Got Questions?
• Faster = Canvas inbox
Usually only answered once
a week
On left side
of dashboard