Spring Arbor University (SAU) is a Christian institution of higher education located in Spring Arbor, Michigan, in the United States. SAU is affiliated with the Free Methodist Church.
Chapter 17: Censorship
Chapter 17: Censorship
Should censorship be used in any circumstances? What about obscenity or hate speech?
Does censorship destroy art, or does some measure of restraint actually make art better?
What are some ways that the public could have more of a say in what gets put on movie screens?
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Chapter 8: How to Say It
Chapter 8: How to Say It
What moral responsibility do advertisers have to the public?
What is the line between responsible advertising and offensive ads or invasion of privacy?
Just because something is legal, does that make it good for the public?
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Miller 1-3
1. Name one of John Wesley’s parents.
2. What danger did the family face on 2/7/9 when John was 6?
3. To what position was Wesley elected that gave him money and status at the University? (He mentions this position in the title pages of his books.)
4. Who started the Holy Club?
5. Wesley’s early sermon, “The Circumcision of the Heart,” laid the foundation for what two key Wesleyan doctrines?
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To Do, 10.31
To Do, 10.31
RQ/H assignment – folder up front
Pick up article for next week (content analysis of contemporary praise and worship).
Next Wed, Dr. Badzinski from Colorado Christian University
Pull out PTL Ethnography article – Review
Pull out Dr. Jindra’s Star Trek Article
Extra credit – Schultze, folder up front
Welcome Dr. Jindra
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Sampling Big Questions – Main Ideas
Sampling Big Questions – Main Ideas
Should you include everyone or just a sample?
Probability versus Non-probability
How large? Response rate?
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Chapter 13: The Demands of Social Responsibility The cases in this chapter examine what the social responsibilities of corporations are and how they can use the media to be more socially responsible.
What are the boundaries of responsibility for the practitioner when weighing the duties owed to internal or external publics.
What should be the standards for deciding how to act in the public interest?
When does the practitioner decide that “the greatest good for the greatest number” becomes a categorical imperative for ethical behavior?
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What kind of Messiah were
the Jews expecting?
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Chapter 7: What to Advertise
Chapter 7: What to Advertise
This chapter discusses what should or should not be advertised as well as special considerations for advertising certain products. Points to consider:
People are free to make up their own minds.
Advertising is persuasive.
No study has resulted in concrete evidence of the lasting affects of persuasive advertising.
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Chapter 6: Special Audiences
Chapter 6: Special Audiences
This chapter deals with the concept of a special audiences, who they are and what their presence means for the advertising industry. Do advertisers have to treat some audiences with greater sensitivity than their other constituencies?
Does the purpose of the advertising coincide with the cognitive abilities of the audience?
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Chapter 5: Invasion of Privacy
Chapter 5: Invasion of Privacy
This chapter deals with various ethical violations of privacy. Types of invasion of privacy:
Intrusion on seclusion or solitude.
Public disclosure of embarrassing private affairs.
Publicity that places individuals in a false light.
Appropriation of an individual’s name or likeness for commercial advantage.
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The Afro-American Church
The Afro-American Church
Background
ATR on Africa’s Gold Coast
Spirits
Supreme Creator
Nature reveals God
God cares how we live
How much ATR survived?
Much (Herskovits)
Little (Frazier)
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TO DO, 11.5
TO DO, 11.5
Matthew West – a devotional video by Dr. Ebersole
Turn in Chapter 8 quiz, folder up front
Pick up In-class assessment quiz , up front
Handout, chapter 8, up front
Handout, Message in the Music, Top 77 Songs: Is your favorite song on the list?
In-class: Discuss Content Analysis (FM Radio article, Gender Conversion article – review these)
Remember to check Bb Gradebook: it is up-to-date
RQ/H returned before I leave for NCA next week.
On wed of next week, when I’m in Chicago, we’ll do a podcast followed by a quiz
Dr. B with us this Wed, Message in the Music
Dr. E with us on Mon, Nov. 12, for Reality TV article. Your Bb discussion is preparing you for his visit
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Case 4: Social Justice
Case 4: Social Justice
The cases in this chapter examine what the media’s role is in social justice.
Does the media carry a particular mandate from subscribers and audiences?
Does the press have a legitimate advocacy function, or does it best serve democratic intermediary, a conduit of information and varying opinions?
Should the press just mirror events or should they provide a map that leads its audience to a particular destination?
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“Big Ideas” – Chapter 5
“Big Ideas” – Chapter 5
As a result of your readings and our class discussion this week you should have a basic understanding of and be able to explain the following: Understand that scholarly writing is argumentation
Understand several rules for successful scholarly writing
Understand how articles are structured (6 parts)
Understand key organizational patterns for lit review
Distinguish and explain the 3 common justifications for research articles
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Case 12: Conflicting Loyalties The cases in this chapter examine conflicting loyalties in public affairs.
Does the media carry a particular mandate from subscribers and audiences?
Does the press have a legitimate advocacy function, or does it best serve democratic intermediary, a conduit of information and varying opinions?
Should the press just mirror events or should they provide a map that leads ins audience to a particular destination?
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To Do, week of 10.29
To Do, week of 10.29
Complete Chapters 6 & 7 Assessment, up front (10 minutes) – answers before we begin
Turn in chapter 7 quiz, folder, up front
I’m aware of potential problems with questions 7 & 16. I will review and send out announcement. Thanks to Stella and Steven Mc.
DUE on Wed., RQ/H assignment
make sure you attach articles – need 4 separate articles
If you already read the uses and grats of the web article in your group pages area, you can use that as one of your articles for the RQ/H assignment
Pull out PTL Ethnography article – Review
This week & next - Bb discussion over RTV article – getting ready for Dr. Ebersole’s live video conference.
Extra credit – Schultze, returned on Wed.
Wed - Dr. Jindra and Star Trek! Enjoy the article. Focus on the basic questions.
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