Introduction to Media Studies
CMS 2010 Introduction to Media Studies is a core class in the Communication and Media Studies (CMS) program at Clayton State University, most recently offered during spring 2011. The site's pages are styled for easy printing, but please be aware that the site is frequently updated. Check the online syllabus regularly to make sure that you have the most current information.
Class Meetings
TR 9:50-11:05 a.m., T-212
Required Texts & Media
- Media Now, by Joseph Straubhaar, Robert LaRose, and Lucinda Davenport, Wadsworth, 2011. ISBN 9781439082577
- A Writer's Reference, by Diane Hacker, ISBN 9780312601430
- CSU Writing Handbook
- CSU Writing Guidelines
- CD-ROMs, videotapes, and other materials may be placed on reserve at the library.
- Photocopies and Web sites (announced in class and linked from the schedule) will be assigned throughout the semester.
- A college-level dictionary.
Complete Before Class on Thursday, January 13
- Complete the assigned readings listed on the Schedule page for this week.
- Activate your CSU
email and Web space
(if you have not already done so).
Contact Information
- Professor: Dr. Steve Spence
- Home page: http://www.stevespence.org/
- Email: sspence [at] clayton [dot] edu
- Office: Music 219
- Office hours: T&TH 8:30-9:30a; T 11:15a-12:45p; W 8:45-11:15a
- Phone: 678.466.4721
- Fax: 678.466.4769
To obtain this document in an alternative format and request accommodations, please contact the Disability Services Coordinator, Student Center 255, 678-466-5445, disabilityservices@mail.clayton.edu.