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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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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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Straw Reading is Online + Readings Heads Up
In case you’re looking for Will Straw’s “Exhausted Commodities” essay, it’s right here. Also, the Bourdieu reading for tomorrow is regarded by most students as the most difficult reading in the course. So read it once for tomorrow and again … Continue reading
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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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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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FAQ: Who is My TA?
A: Look on Minerva for your CRN. Then see below. Dwayne Avery 7135 F 10:30, W220 Arts 7139 F 11:30, W220 Arts Christopher Gutierrez 7147 F 10:30, W5 Arts 7142 F 12:30, W220 Arts Lalai Manjikian 7146 W 1:30, 230 … Continue reading
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FAQ: There’s an issue with my conference registration
A: Students have contacted me about two issues: 1) they are registered for a conference time that no longer works because of a conflict with another class or 2) they can’t get into any conference. For now, keep an eye … Continue reading
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FAQ: What’s the difference between the two lecture sections?
A: There is no difference between the two sections. The two sections were created as a way to manage enrollment and better insure access for COMS minors, so it’s just a bookkeeping thing. COMS minors may register for the “non-minors” … Continue reading
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