Professor: Dr. Kelly Huff
Office: 135 Killian
Office Phone: 227-7229 or 227-7491
Hours: 10-12 T-Th & 11-12 M-W
Other times by appointment
Text: Gross, L.S. (1986). Telecommunications:
An introduction to radio, television, and other electronic media.
(2nd Ed.).
Catalog Course Description: "Historical, cultural, and
economic aspects of broadasting and electronic communications.
PREQ: 140."
Course Objective: This course is primarily a lecture course
offering the student an overview of the past, present, and future
of broadcasting in the U.S.
From time to time, students will be exposed to audio/visual examples of
various
programming.
Grading: Quizzes
60 points
Paper
15 "
Oral Reports on Paper 5
"
Comprehensive Final
15 "
Class Participation
5 "
Attendance Policy: While the student has a responsibility
to attend all class meetings, five unexcused absences are allowed.
The total grade will be
reduced by five points for each absence over that amount. In addition,
each time one is tardy half
an absence will be recorded.
Grade Scale:
A = 91 to 100
points
B = 81 to 90
C = 71 to 80
D = 61 to 70
F = 60 and Below
Guidelines on reports and papers: Paper (Due 9-22-88):
These will be eight to ten pages in length (not including
bibliography and notes).
The student is responsible for selecting a topic on some aspect of broadcasting.
The topic
must be approved by the
professor. Otherwise, another topic or approach to that topic will
be suggested. All
students must meet with
the professor to discuss the proposal. Topics might possibly consist
of a book report, case
study, etc. Upon professorial
approval, the student will complete the paper by the deadline of September
22, 1988.
Papers will be typed and
double spaced. Computer and word processor printouts are acceptable
as long as they
conform to typing guidelines.
No handwritten or difficult to read manuscripts will be graded. If
in doubt, bring a
sample to the professor
for consideration. Papers are due by the deadline and all late papers
will be docked ten points
for each day the paper is
not submitted.
Oral Reports: Will be a brief two to three minute presentation to the class from the above paper. (October 11, 13, & 20)
Quizzes: Will be announced and previewed (Consult Schedule).
Final Examination: Will be comprehensive, covering all course material.
Class Participation: Each student is expected to complete
reading assignments with the goal of intelligently contributing to
class discussions.
Course schedule*:
Tuesday 8-23: Course overview.
Thursday 8-25: Chapter 1.
Tuesday 8-30: Chapter 2.
Thursday 9-1: Audio Presentation of Radio.
Tuesday 9-6: Review of Chapters 1-2 and preview of QUIZ I.
Thursday 9-8: QUIZ I.
Tuesday 9-13: Review of QUIZ I and discussion.
Thursday 9-15: Chapter 3.
Tuesday 9-20: Audio/visual example of TV.
Thursday 9-22: Audio/visual example of TV. (Deadline for paper.)
Tuesday 9-27: Chapters 4-5.
Thursday 9-29: Review of Chps. 3-5 and Preview of QUIZ II.
Tuesday 10-4: QUIZ II.
Thursday 10-6: Review of QUIZ II and discussion.
Tuesday 10-11: Oral Reports.
Thursday 10-13: Oral Reports.
Tuesday 10-18: Fall Break. No Class.
Thursday 10-20: Oral Reports.
Tuesday 10-25: Chapter 6.
Thursday 10-27: Chapter 9 with Audio/visual.
Tuesday 11-1: Chapter 10 with Audio/Visual.
Thursday 11-3: No Class.
Tuesday 11-8: Review of Chps. 6, 9, 10. Preview QUIZ III.
Thursday 11-10: QUIZ III.
Tuesday 11-15: Review of QUIZ III and discussion.
Thursday 11-17: Chapters 12-13.
Tuesday 11-22: Chapter 15.
Thursday 11-24: Thanksgiving. No Class.
Tuesday 11-29: Review of Chps. 12, 13, 15, and Preview QUIZ IV.
Thursday 12-1: QUIZ IV.
Tuesday 12-6: Review of QUIZ IV and preview of Final.
*Schedule is tentative and is subject to change in the event of unforeseen
reasons.