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This site is for Jonathan Sterne's COMS 210: Introduction to Communication Studies, McGill University. I am on sabbatical in 2010-11 but will return to the course in the Fall of 2011.
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Cool Lecture Friday — Bob Johnston 4-6pm Tanna Schulich Hall, New Music Building
This is a great opportunity for music fans and those interested in the history of recording and the record industry. Johnston recorded Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan, The Byrds, Johnny Cash, and other icons of 1960s folk, folk-rock and country. Most … Continue reading
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Double-Check Your Conference Registration
In our meeting this morning, the TAs noted that there were cases of people showing up to conferences for which they are not registered. You cannot receive a participation grade for a conference unless you are registered in it. Even … Continue reading
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Readings and Schedule Updated
Yes, please read both Frasca and Wark for Monday; and please see the updated schedule. Currently, I plan to take the 21st of October (Weds) to discuss the term paper assignment.
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Conference Paper Questions
Some students, keen as you are, have been asking about “going for” the extra credit on the grading grid. Nice, but that is an escape clause for us to reward you for some excellent aspect of work not otherwise covered … Continue reading
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Conference Announcements and Apologies to 7143
Students are still writing me about conference changes. As add/drop has ended, the procedure has changed somewhat: –as before, you need to come to my office hour Monday or Wednesday with clear documentation of any conflict you want me to … Continue reading
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Two New Web Features
The lectures page is now live. Be sure to check the standard disclaimer. The slides are not a substitute for attending and taking notes. Also, there are now discussion boards for each conference section. You will need them in order … Continue reading
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Lecture Slides are on their way
pdfs of lectures will be posted on the course website later this week. They will go up after the lectures, not before.
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Reminders for this week
1. Conferences begin on Wednesday. Be sure to attend the conference for which you are registered. 2. Read Hall again for Wednesday’s lecture. It’s tough and deserves another working-through now that you know what he’s responding to.
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Religious Holidays
Some of you have already inquired with me about religious holidays (namely Yom Kippur). McGill maintains a list and a policy (http://www.mcgill.ca/student-records/dates/holydays/year2009/) and I am aware that occasional conflicts may arise for those of you who observe religions other than … Continue reading
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Important Note on Switching Conferences
Whatever you do, do not drop your conference and switch into another one right this moment. Because of the archaic way in which Minerva handles conference registration, you cannot drop a conference without dropping the course. This has forced our … Continue reading
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