Frontier Capstone Exit Survey & Feedback

IGED-391 & 392 (02)

Objectives:

Critical Theory & Media Literacy

Spring 2016

clear meaning and value commitments and an ability to defend them in the context of humanitys ongoing conversation
clear analysis of the current situation and the ability to defend it in the context of current debates and critical theory
strategic, operational, and tactical reasoning appropriate to the project

After working on your topics and objectives of the projects for this course,
the Instructor and the University would like your feedback on the course,
and to get an idea of what, how and why you have learned in this course.
Watch the following video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4b4bGAoVR7g

What is your name?

What is your quest?

What is your favorite color?

What is the capital of Assyria?

The point of these questions is to prepare you to introduce yourself, and to make a statement of your life goals that will resonate with
people you meet and network. (Be concrete, specific and imaginative! Dont just answer, I seek the Grail!)
Also, you will need to answer trivial small-talk questions about yourself, and occasionally be able to answer seemingly odd, left-field
questions that are important to the person with whom youre speaking. (Use your smartphone and look the answer up)

Regarding this course, and this section, how well do you think the readings, assignments and exercises increased your
preparation for the following. Circle the number that you think is the closest to the amount of change.
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plan an orientation and research process,

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learn new vocabulary,

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obtain relevant information,

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reference new exposures against known information and draw parallels,

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identify patterns and draw conclusions,

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generate new questions based on learning, and recommend further study.

List at least three (3) tools this course gave (or tried to give) you so that you could utilize scientific methods to collect,
analyze, and discuss information across a wide variety of subjects.
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What could this course add, subtract or do differently to help you with the ideas above?

To thrive in your chosen discipline you will need to understand how broadcast media, social media, legacy media and strategic
communications will effect your profession and your career. Being critical of media messages and how they are constructed and
distributed will allow you to continue your exploration of new ideas across your lifespan. Based on your individual and group experience,
circle the number that you think each of the following assignments contributed to your understanding of Media Literacy and Critical
Theory, and your ability to articulate your knowledge. Briefly explain why/how.

Written Research/Annotated Bibliography 250-400 words

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Why/How?

Take and Review online course/MOOC or TED talk 250-400 words

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Why/How?

Create and/or Describe a Game, App or Lesson-plan to teach your idea 300-500 words
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Why/How?

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Create an Ignite!-style presentation (5mins, 20 graphics*) Ignite: 600-700 words

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Edit a Wiki article 500-800 words [Extra-Credit Assignment]

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Written Paper or Final Deliverable based on proposal (2,000 words; 15 citations)

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Why/How?

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This course had some specific content areas that were difference from other section offerings of the same course. Please provide your
feedback about the topics. Circle the number that you think each of the following course content contributed to your skills, knowledge
and attitude in meeting the learning outcomes for this course.

Critical Theory Readings Intro. Media StudiesZiauddin Sardar, Can the Subaltern Speak?Gayatri Spivak, Teaching to Transgressbell hooks
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Why/How?

Media Literacy Readings The Medium is the MassageMarshall McLuhan, Participatory Culture WhitepaperHenry Jenkins, etc.
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Why/How?

Prof. Hanffs Lectures R.I.P!Remix Manifesto,

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Preparation
Extra Credit:
What is the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow?

Lego Movie, PBSGeneration Like, Can Wikipedia Trust You, Gamification, Citations Online, etc.

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Clarity/Delivery

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Feedback/Q&A