The content of our course is readily applicable to our real world and our everyday lives. Throughout the quarter, you will see me:

1) applying the course content to understanding real world issues, and

2) using media examples to illustrate different concepts and examples.

In the apply it assignments, you will be asked to do the same!

In this assignment your goal is to present information in a succinct, creative, and interesting manner (e.g., presentations, Ted-ed videos, animations, podcasts, interviews, etc). Please note this assignment is not about your ability to search for videos on google. You must come up with original examples and not simply the ones you get from searching the concept. 

Respecting students’ different learning styles and interests, I am allowing you the flexibility to choose any one of these apply it assignments. You are further encouraged (but not required) to work in pairs or in groups on these assignments. Please check the course schedule for due dates.

Submission Deadline

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  • Please provide details pertaining to your apply it assignment idea. The purpose of this post is to describe your idea in detail in order to get suggestions/feedback from the instructor and your peers. The more details you provide here, the better and more specific the feedback will be. This will help you in finalizing the details pertaining to your apply it assignment.

Teach course concepts through the use of media examples.

Introduction

Pick one course concept/theory and teach it in your own way to someone who has no background knowledge about communication phenomenon (e.g., parents, grandparents, friends not in class, imaginary audience). You are free to choose the medium through which you would like to teach (using slides, infographic, animated creation, video, podcast, etc.).

The different assignment components and the associated points are described in detail below. The approximate length for each section is given if you were using slides but please remember that you are free to choose whatever format you’d like to teach in. Slides are mentioned simply for reference.

Requirements

• First, give a brief explanation of the relevant course concept in your own words (3 points). Be sure to explain the concept clearly as if you are teaching it to someone who has no background knowledge in communication, going beyond the definition and book explanation (1-2 slides).
• Second, explain each media example and provide context for what is happening (4 points). We may not be very familiar with the media example you choose so please provide a bit of background information so that we can understand it (2-3 slides).
• Third, specifically relate the media examples to the concept described in your first paragraph (4 points). Convince the audience why these are good or different examples of the concept you are describing and how different parts of the concept/theory are depicted in the media example. What are the similarities or differences between the examples and how they relate to the concept/theory? (2-3 slides).
• Presentation style, clarity, grammar, writing. Please note that any spelling/grammar issues will automatically make you lose a point. Further, students who spend time creating professional, creative, and innovative presentations will be allocated higher points. (4 point)

Helpful Notes

• Be sure to include your name (e.g., slide with title, state your name in the beginning of the video/podcast, include your name in the infographic/animation).
• No references are required but you should use in-text citations based on APA guidelines.
• You will upload your presentations on Canvas before the due dates specified below.
• Examples of this assignment for those who taught using slides are available on Canvas. Please look over those before submitting yours.
• References for approximate length
  • Slides: 6-10 slides (including a title with your name). 
  • Video/Podcast: ~ 10 minutes
  • Other formats: no reference but feel free to ask me if you are unclear