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3.00 Credits
This course serves as an introduction to the theory and practice of media literacy with an emphasis on developing skills in analysis and evaluation of media messages, as well as an understanding of critical thinking and the mediated communication process. Using an interdisciplinary approach that draws from many fields (including communications, psychology, and education), the course includes analyses of messages from both traditional (e.g., print, TV, film) and digital (e.g., websites) popular and educational media, and examines the effects of media messages on beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors. Open to freshmen and sophomores only. 3 credits. (S, Y)
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to Creative Economies surveys how creative enterprises and the knowledge economies drive sustainable rural and urban revitalization, social modernization, public policy initiatives, and innovation. The course examines how the interdisciplinary nexus of the creative industries, including performing arts, recreation, sports, leisure, tourism, heritage sites, film, advertising, television, design, music, publishing, visual arts and crafts, and music, generate social, cultural, and economic capital. Topics covered include national and international creative economies case studies, the rise of the creative class, the development of creative cities, the establishment of cross-sectoral social interactions and partnerships, community building, and the relationship of globalization to the creative economies. 3 credits. (U,IR)
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3.00 Credits
We turn on a light, sunbath, eat vegetables, watch a firm - light permeates our lives yet we usually take it for granted. This interdisciplinary course will consider light from the diverse perspectives of the arts, humanities and sciences. The varied disciplines explored are: art history, mythology, psychology, biology, physics, philosophy, history, astronomy, theatre and film. The organizied questions will be: What is light? How does it affect us? What are the inter-connections between light in the arts and sciences? Class meetings will focus on a topic by a guest lecturer, then compare and contrast it with aspects of light in other disciplines. Prerequisite: Sophomore level.
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3.00 Credits
Human life depends on water. This course will develop insight and appreciation for this essential element and its effect on sustainability from the perspectives of the arts, humanities and sciences. On-line videocasts, podcasts, guest lecturers and discussions will link students and experts. It is an asynchronous class that can be done from anywhere with on-line access. 3 credits. (U,IRR)
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3.00 Credits
Using the principles and practice of media literacy, this course will examine how media messages are constructed and how they affect our individual and collective understanding of specific topics. Students will develop critical decoding skills through analysis of current and historical media documents. A wide range of media forms will be explored, including digital, audio, audiovisual, and print-based media. Each year the seminar will focus on a different topic reflecting current issues and media literacy curricula developed at the College (e.g., environmental issues, social justice, peace and war). In presidential election years, the topic will be media construction of presidential campaigns. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing. Can be repeated for up to 6 credits when topics vary. 3 credits. (F, Y)
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3.00 Credits
Using the principles and practice of media literacy, this course will examine how media messages are constructed and how they affect our individual and collective understanding of specific topics. Students will develop critical decoding skills through analysis of current and historical media documents. A wide range of media forms will be explored, including digital, audio, audiovisual, and print-based media. Each year the seminar will focus on a different topic reflecting current issues and media literacy curricula developed at the College (e.g., environmental issues, social justice, peace and war). In presidential election years, the topic will be media construction of presidential campaigns. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing. Can be repeated for up to 6 credits when topics vary. 3 credits. (F, Y)
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
The internship provides a structured intensive learning experience in an organization dedicated to research, planning, policymaking, or service provision in an area related to culture and communication. Supervision is provided by an on-site professional preceptor. Students are required to submit periodic written field reports, as well as a final internship experience report. Prerequisites: Junior standing or above and permission of instructor. 1 to 6 credits. (F-S, Y)
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1.00 Credits
Study of the future of telecommunications policy with special guest Mr. Charles Benton from the Benton Foundation, a major telecommunications think tank and lobbyist in Washington D.C. Course includes overview of media concentration and recent FCC rulings and case law related to telecommunication policy issues. 1.0 credit. Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Intensive study of the theoretical and empirical relationships between culture and communication. These projects will be conducted under the supervision of a faculty adviser and will require a comprehensive research paper and/or project. A proposal for the topic and specific plans must be approved by the dean's office of the Division of Interdisciplinary and International Studies. Prerequisites: Junior standing or above and permission of instructor. 1 to 4 credits. (F-S,Y)
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0.00 - 9.00 Credits
The community service program deals with volunteer work throughout the Ithaca area. Agencies train and orient students to their individual needs. The program is offered on a credit or noncredit basis. A faculty sponsor is needed if credit is desired. Prerequisites: Permission of department chair and dean. Variable credit; minimum of 2 credits. (Y)
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