Week
Dates
September 26, 2024
Type
LectureLab
Section
Media as Control
Reading
McLuhan - Chapters 1 -3 of Part I
Location
In Class
Related to Due Dates (Class)
To Do
Take 20 minutes and outline your mid term. At this point, we are looking for quantity over quality. It’s okay to be messy. Each heading should have three to five bullet points with a bit of detail. You will not use all of it in your midterm. Save your work in a digital format so that can work with it later. If we have time in class, partner with the person next to you and walk them through your outline. Listen critically and point out logical gaps, potential sources, new ideas, and in general, try to be a good thought partner.
Mid Term Outline
1. Topic Selection and Justification
- Topic: Clearly state the online community, platform, or media object you have chosen to study.
- Justification:
2. Presentation Format
- Chosen Format: Identify the format you plan to use for your final project (e.g., traditional paper, podcast, video essay, interactive website, digital artwork).
- Rationale: Explain why you believe this format is the most effective way to present your findings. Discuss how the chosen format will help convey the insights of your digital ethnography and how it aligns with your research goals.
3. Theoretical Framework
- Theory Identification: Identify at least two theoretical concepts or frameworks from our course readings that will guide your analysis.
- Application: Provide a brief summary (4 sentences) of each source, highlighting how it will contribute to your project.
5. Timeline (~100 words):
- Project Plan: Outline a brief timeline of your research and production process for the remainder of the semester.