Media and Cultural Diversity MEDC 2800
Task Description/Progress Date
     Develop learning objectives for  April 2004 to May 2004
4 CD-ROMs/DVDs on race, gender, class And sexual orientation (a) April 2004 to May 2004
     Develop a list of potential media sources (TV and film) for each topic                               April 2004 to May 2004
and include input from adjunct faculty. (b) April 2004 to May 2004
      Draft script and sequence of clips for each CD-ROM/DVD  April 2004 to May 2004
       and accompanying manual (c) April 2004 to May 2004
      Identify and order software for taping prime time television. (d) April 2004 to May 2004
      Identify and order software for editing DVDs.  (e) April 2004 to May 2004
      Meetings with consultant to learn how to use the taping and editing software.  (f) April 2004 to May 2004
      Finalize script, clip sequence and manual (g) June 2004 to July 2004
      Work with consultant to develop power point version of the written manual.   June 2004 to July 2004
      Presentation to and discussion with adjunct faculty who teach MEDC 2800 (i) June 2004 to July 2004
      Begin Teaching Course Aug-04
Introduction to Media Research MEDC 3190
    Develop specific learning objectives for media data collection and Aptil 2004 to May 2004
     Identify and order computer software that allows students to develop Aptil 2004 to May 2004
      content analysis questionnaire, enter and analyze data. (l) Aptil 2004 to May 2004
    Meet with consultant to learn how to use this software. (m) Aptil 2004 to May 2004
    Work with consultant to identify group and individualized teaching strategies June 2004 to July 2004
      for students to learn how to use this technology to collect and analyze media  June 2004 to July 2004
      data.  (n) June 2004 to July 2004
     Develop a draft plan and budget for a small media research lab for students  (o) September 2004 to November 2004
     Meet with adjunct faculty to share new information and strategies.  (p) September 2004 to November 2004
Begin Teaching Course Aug-04
Assessment Plan:     Work with consultant to design a tool to  June 2004 to July 2004
assess student benefits and outcomes 
Meetings Schedule     Weekly on Tuesdays April and May