Broadcasting Symposium

Bachelor degree in Broadcasting and Mass Communications.

BMC 450

Breyer State University
Instructor: Robert J. Kelber MACTM, BA.

SYLLABUS

COURSE OVERVIEW: Welcome to Broadcast Symposium, the second-to-last course in the curriculum for the Degree, Bachelor of Broadcasting and Mass Communications. I am pleased to instruct you in this course, which is a self-directed symposium based on Communication/Broadcasting books. This course will allow you, the student, to pick and choose some of the books you will use and study during this course.

This is an exciting course in that you have the unique opportunity to explore one of the many aspects of the broadcasting/communication field. For this part of your program, you are to perform research involving broadcasting/communication topic articles, journals, books, and so on. This information, when combined, will form a paper Symposium. To begin with, you must select the characteristic of broadcasting/communication that you desire to become an expert in. For example: mass communication, TV production, radio announcing, persuasion, new technologies and designs, and so on. You will then concentrate your research on a particular aspect of that area. For example, someone interested in persuasion might decide to research the latest Presidential campaign to explore various techniques used in relation to various persuasion theories.

For the purposes of this course, a symposium is defined as a collection of writings and subjective interpretation on a particular topic, presented in the form of a topic specific paper.

Once you have decided on your area of research, you will send your selection via a written proposal, to me for review, suggestions, and approval. The next step will be to execute the research portion for your chosen broadcasting/communication related topic. The Internet is an excellent source for topic material, but use caution when selecting information. Choose information from sources that have some standing or recognition in the field that you are researching. Remember, anyone can publish anything on the Internet, so be careful. Another option would be your local library for topic related reading materials, and again, use caution when making your selections. When in doubt, email me.

TIME FRAME: This is a twelve (12) semester hour course. This course is allotted 10 weeks of time. You must complete all of the requirements for the course successfully by the end of the 10-week period. The first day of week one will begin the day that you register for the course, or the day which you notify me that your textbooks have arrived and you are ready to begin your studies. Please be cognizant of the time frame. It is rare that extensions of time are permitted, unless you have good justification. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded thirty (30) semester hours of credit and, of course, your degree in Bachelor of Business Administration.

TEXTBOOKS: Because this course is designed for you to explore an area specific to broadcasting/communications and interest to you, there are no specific topic textbooks required. However, you will be required to construct your proposal and final research paper using the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA) Publication Manual, Fifth Edition, ISBN 1-55798-810-2. This style manual will be a useful source of information on how to record your references for use in developing the written products for this course.

EXAMINATIONS: There are no examinations for this course. Your grade which encompasses your topic proposal and finished paper, will be based on the collection, quality, relativity, and interpretation of selected articles, journals, books, etc., findings, and the written presentation of your products. The proposal will represent 25 percent of your grade and the final paper will represent 75 percent of your grade. More specifically, written assignments will be weighted as follows.

CONTENT: Weight 50%.
. Content is comprehensive, accurate and/or persuasive.
. Major points are stated clearly, and are supported by specific details, examples, and/or analysis.
. Research is adequate for the topic.
. The context and purpose of the writing is clear.

ORGANIZATION: Weight 20%.
. The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.
. The structure of the paper is clear and easy to follow.
. The paper's organization emphasizes the central theme or purpose and is directed.
. The conclusion reviews the major points.

READABILITY/STYLE: Weight 20%.
. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.
. The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment.
. Development of each paragraph provides one idea per paragraph and provides consistency and flow.

FORMAT/GRAMMAR: Weight 10%.
. Spelling and grammar is correct.
. Word usage is correct.
. Punctuation is correct.

GRADING: The grading scale for this course is as follows:

90-100% = A
80-89% = B
70-79% = C
Below 70% = Fail

COMMUNICATION: You are encouraged to communicate with me. I am available as a teacher, coach, and mentor to assist you in meeting your goals for this course. Primarily, communication is through email. However, I am also available for conversation by telephone if you would like.

ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR: I, Robert J. Kelber, currently teach undergraduate courses at Breyer State University and high school English and Communication Courses at a suburban school outside of Cleveland, Ohio. I hold a degree in Masters of Applied Communication Theory and Methodology from Cleveland State University, where I wrote a high school teachers' media literacy workbook, and an undergraduate Bachelor of Arts degree in English with a minor in Communications from Baldwin-Wallace College in Berea, Ohio. For the past ten years, I have also owned a video production company entitled Sports Entertainment Productions Inc., where we produce a variety of local cable programming including a weekly late-night variety show entitled SEP Kaos in the Cleveland, Akron, Canton, Ohio market. In addition, SEP also produces wedding videos, tapes local city council and school board meetings, and edits and records professional seminars.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

1). Understand the immense power of writing properly.
2). Evaluate the basic principals of grammar.
3). Understand how to organize a research paper.
4). Acquire skills to assist in attaining a future job.
5). Identify strengths and weaknesses of material just read.
6). Understand how to write summaries and evaluations.
7). Understand the importance of performing under pressure.
8). Learn how to develop skills in the broadcasting/communication field.
9). See and plan your future.

INFORMATION: If you have any questions regarding this program, you may address them to bsukelber@hotmail.com

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