III. Purpose: To gain a knowledge of the technologies of the mass media, the difference between true innovation and short-lived technological phenomena, and critical thinking applicable to the diffusion of innovations.

VI. Instructional Activities: This is a seminar class that utilizes the guided discussion format. In order to profit from this type of class, you must attend regularly, keep up with the reading, and participate in discussions. Specific graded assignments follow below.

IX. Grading Procedure: All written assignments must be turned in during class on the date due in order to receive credit. All assignments must be typed neatly and proofed to be acceptable. I reserve the right not to evaluate any assignment that does not look professional.

The final grade is based on a maximum of 1,000 points as follows:

XII. Academic Honesty: Cheating, plagiarism (submitting another personâs material as oneâs own), or doing work for another person which will receive academic credit are all impermissible. This includes the use of unauthorized books, notebooks, or other sources in order to secure or give help during an examination, the unauthorized copying of examinations, assignments, reports, or term papers, or the presentation of unacknowledged material as if it were the studentâs own work. Disciplinary action may be taken beyond the academic discipline administered by the faculty member who teaches the course in which the cheating took place. Note: Faculty reserve the right to invalidate any examination or other evaluative measures if substantial evidence exists that the integrity of the examination has been compromised. Please see the current MSU undergraduate and graduate bulletins for details.