MDIA 199

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Subject offerings of new and developing areas of knowledge and practice in the fields of media. The course is intended to augment the existing curriculum. See Class Schedule or college course information for topics and prerequisites.

Approved for letter and S/U grading. May be repeated in the same term to a maximum of 6 hours if topics vary; may be repeated in separate terms to a maximum of 12 hours if topics vary.

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MDIA 199 class schedule data for fall 2015
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
63297	Lecture-Discussion	B	12:30PM -1:50PM	T	313 Gregory Hall	Parrott, J	Part of Term: B Date Range: 10/19/15-12/09/15 Credit: 1 hours Section Title: College of Media Orientation Section Info: Serves as an introduction to the College of Media and introduces students to the multiple media perspectives represented by the College's departments. Provides an overview of the Advertising, Agricultural Communications, Journalism, and Media and Cinema Studies curricula, areas of study, and opportunities available for careers in the field. This is not a typical freshman orientation class. Not for College of Media majors. Restriction(s): Not intended for College of Media.
62878	Lecture-Discussion	JR	1:00PM -3:50PM	T	170 Wohlers Hall	Rosenstein, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/15-12/09/15 Degree Notes: Discovery course. Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Public Media in America Section Info: PUBLIC MEDIA IN AMERICA: UNDERSTANDING PBS AND NPR - Public Media occupies a unique position in the American media landscape, created by an act of Congress as media free of ads, commercials, and commercial pressures, where programs with little commercial potential, but perhaps great educational value, could be seen and heard by the American public. In this class we will study Public Media in America, focusing primarily on the best-known and most popular outlets: PBS television and NPR, National Public Radio. We will learn about the history and current state of public media nationally, pay regular visits to the Champaign-Urbana PBS and NPR stations, and hear presentations from local professionals. This course will be valuable to all students with an interest in PBS and NPR, and particularly those who are considering a future career there. First year Discovery Program course. Registration restricted to freshmen. Students should only enroll in one Discovery course. Restriction(s): Restricted to First Time Freshman students.
62130	Lecture-Discussion	M	9:00AM -10:20AM	TR	123 Gregory Hall	Slater, J	Part of Term: A Date Range: 08/24/15-10/16/15 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Media and Society Section Info: An introduction of the media industry, how media are organized and how they function in modern society related to the vast changes that have accompanied the digital revolution. Students will explore user experience strategies, audience analysis, and message development as used primarily in advertising, journalism and entertainment. Restriction(s): Restricted to College of Media. Restricted to First Time Freshman students.
61308	Lecture-Discussion Lecture-Discussion	P P	2:00PM -2:50PM 5:00PM -7:20PM	F M	1068 Lincoln Hall 1068 Lincoln Hall	Parrott, J Parrott, J	Part of Term: B Date Range: 10/19/15-12/09/15 Degree Notes: Discovery course. Credit: 2 hours Section Title: James Bond & Soc. Change Section Info: The Cinematic James Bond and Social Change. What does the cinematic James Bond tell us about culture and society? Through 23 canonical movies over 50 years, the cinematic James Bond has reflected and inspired significant cultural and social change. Through readings, including Ian Fleming's original novel, and selective viewing of Bond movies this class will explore how social change is evident in Bond from changing perspectives on sexuality and sex roles, the representation of minorities, to massive geopolitical shifts, the shifting understandings of, primarily British, nationhood, to the pervasive cultural impact of the James Bond brand. First Year Discovery Program Course. Registration restricted to freshmen. Students should enroll in only one Discovery course. Restriction(s): Restricted to First Time Freshman students.