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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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Further information on ACTA (Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement)
In case you’re interested in learning more about the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) discussed in lecture today, here are several links to additional resources: For the latest news, check out Prof. Michael Geist’s blog at the University of Ottawa. Electronic … Continue reading
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Update: Dwayne will hold make-up conferences this week
While Emily, Chris and Lalai’s conferences are cancelled this week, Dwayne will use this opportunity to have make-up conferences for the one that was missed. Â Students in those conference sections should attend as they would normally.
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Visit Emily at Expozine
As some of you know, Emily Raine also works at the Montreal fashion journal Worn, which is participating in Expozine this weekend. She says it’ll be like extra office hours. Expozine, Montreal’s annual small press, comic and zine fair. The … Continue reading
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Office Hours for Week of the 9th + No conferences this week
Prof’s Office Hours: My office hours on Monday has to be canceled because of an appointment. However, I have a few limited slots available by appointment only on Tuesday. If there is demand, I am also willing to make approximately … Continue reading
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Two Sample Papers Now Up in WebCT
Two sample papers are now up in WebCT. I should make clear that the assignment was somewhat different when they were completed (spring 2007), and they are both unusual in some fashion, but they are both good examples of good, … Continue reading
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Free Books
There is a startlingly large pile of free books available in the AHCS hallway. You’ll pass right by them on your way to my office. If the McChesney reading got you interested in media ownership, some of these books may … Continue reading
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FAQ: What do you mean by “single-layered” study sheet for the final exam?
It means that in past years, clever students have tried to convert a more or less 2-dimensional piece of office paper into a 3 dimensional object through taping stuff to it. I admire the ingenuity, but only both sides of … Continue reading
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Multiple Choice, COMS 210 and You — Save This Post!
First, I hope you enjoyed the end of daylight savings time as much as I did. I know you’re all busy with your papers and not thinking about anything else, but it’s time I posted some practice questions for the … Continue reading
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Final Exam — 11 December, 2pm
or at least that’s what the tentative final exam schedule says. Location TBA. The exam office decides, so I’m simply reporting. Whatever they say goes.
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