COM 584 Historical/Critical Research in Communication, Spring 2006

COM 584 Historical/Critical Research in Communication
Department of Communication
Indiana University-Purdue University
Fort Wayne
6:00-8:45 pm, Neff 147
Spring 2006

Presentation Schedule for April 27

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Instructor Information
Course Description
Course Objectives
Texts
Assignments
Course Policies
Study Teams
Course Schedule and Readings

Dr. Jonathan David Tankel
230F Neff Hall
Office Hours: T-R 12:00-1:00 p.m.
R 5:00-6:00 p.m.
and by appointment
Phone: 481-5789
E-mail: tankel@ipfw.edu

Course Description
Introduction to modes of qualitative research in communication, including theoretical assumptions bibliographic methods, varying approaches to historical and critical inquiry, and the standards and techniques of scholarly writing. Emphasis is placed on historical research in the fall semesters and on critical research during the spring semsters. May be repeated for credit.

Note: COM 584, Historical/Critical Research in Communication, fulfills the three (3) credit Research requirement for the M.A./M.S in Public Communication.

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Course Objectives
At the conclusion of the course, students will be able:

To articulate an understanding of Critical Theory;
To articulate the relationship between historical research and Critical Theory; and
To be familar with the practices of historiography and critical analysis, including the conventions of scholarly writing.

Texts

David Berry and John Theobald, Editors, Radical Mass Media Criticism: A Cultural Genealogy
James Startt and William David Sloan, Historical methods in mass communication, Revised edition
Karla's Guide to Citation Styles from the University of Iowa
Additional readings as listed in syllabus

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Assignments

Literature Review Presentation: Each group will provide the class with a Review of Literature covering important studies in the perspective under discussion. Each group will do two Reviews, which will begin with our discussion of the Frankfurt School on February 16.
Research project: Each student will conceptualize, design and execute a research project appropriate to the course content. The student will present her/his findings to the class.

Grading
Course assignments and examinations will be weighted as follows:

Assignment	Points
Literature Review Presentations (2 @ 250)	500 points
Research Project/Presentation	500 points
Total	1000 points

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The final grade will be based on the following scale:

Points	Grade
1000-890 points	A
889-790 points	B
789-700 points	C
699-600 points	D
599 points-below	F

Course Policies
1. You are expected to attend class.
2. All assignments must be turned in. Failure to turn in an assigment will result in a grade of F for the course.
3. No late assignments will be accepted. Due dates are stated in the syllabus.
4. No handwritten assignments will be accepted.

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Campus Services

In making the transition from novice to experienced college student, the Center for Academic Support and Advancement (CASA) an make the critical difference. CASA offers study-skills assistance, free tutoring, supplemental instruction, and free computer-technology courses (STEPs). The center is also the advising unit for students studying English as a Second Language.
Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) coordinates IPFW’s programming for people with disabilities, as required by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Persons with qualifying disability conditions per these regulations are eligible for specialized academic support services and other assistance through SSD.
For questions about how the University experience will enhance your life and potential career, please contact Academic Counseling and Career Services.

For help with writing, please contact the Writing Center. In free one-on-one conferences, knowledgeable writing consultants will talk with you about your writing for any class, wherever you are in the writing process — understanding assignments, brainstorming and planning, revising, and polishing final drafts. Consultants help you focus, organize, develop and analyze your thoughts, revise, and work on issues of editing and style. (Consultants will not edit or proofread for you but will help you learn how to edit and proofread your own papers.)

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Spring 2006
Date(s)	Calendar Item
Jan 2-5	Final Advising and Registration for Spring Semester
Jan. 9	Classes Begin
Jan. 9-13	Late Registration and Drop/Add
Jan. 13	Final Spring Payment Deadline
Jan. 13	Last Day for Full Refund (for 16-week classes)
Jan. 13	Weekend College Classes Begin at 4:30 p.m.
Jan. 16	Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
Feb. 6	Pass/Not Pass and Audit-to-Credit Deadline
Mar. 6-12	Spring Recess
Mar. 13	Classes Resume
Mar. 17	Credit-to-Audit Deadline
Mar. 17	Last Day to Withdraw (for 16-week classes)
April 14	Classes Suspended at 4:30 p.m.
April 17	Classes Resume
May 1-7	Last Week of Classes and Final Exams
May 7	End of Spring Semester
May 10	Commencement

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