SPE 330 midterm

I really like the game idea you guys had, so your midterm is to create a game, with understandable rules, which you will demonstrate to the class and the class will decide on the best one. The game will be due the 22nd, but you will have time in class to work on it.

My ONLY request is that you keep your groups at 3-4 people. More then 4 tends to result in someone not doing much of anything and lots of complaining.

You will grade your groups members on their active role in the group, and that in addition to the grade I give will make up your midterm grade. I will create forms for this.

VP debate

Anyone else watching the debate? What’s your thoughts? I’ll stay non-partisan and just say that when I listened to it on the radio I can hear when Sarah was smiling and that Joe’s speaking style and at times his voice reminds me of Clinton (Bill, obviously).

Who “won”? Who did what well and what were the blunders? Were the questions the ones you wanted to hear about? And were the questions even answered?

Does this mean we should suspend class?

Ok, don’t really answer that, but check out Colbert’s response to McCain’s recent statements.

Sticking with politics, what would you do if your workplace told you you couldn’t have political bumper stickers? How far is too far on the college campus?

Com 475

I sent you all an e-mail to please take a survey for me about having a job hunting/resume workshop. I’m willing to give up class time for it but only if enough people want it. The link is below so if you haven’t taken it, please do!!
Click Here to take survey

COM 475 NOTICE

Class for tomorrow (9/25) is canceled. Sorry for the short notice

Save Issue 8 questions and comments for next Tuesday.

And opinion question: would you like me to host a workshop on resume and cover letter writing during your class? I’ll only do it if you want it.

SPE 330

Yup, just read chapters 2 and 3. I know I said I’d send you homework. And I didn’t. I’m sure you’re disappointed.

A reminder, I am open to suggestions for class group activities. Just let me know.

Com 475

Read this article in addition to read Issue 3 in the text. The article is from Human Communication Research Journal. (Considered one of the top journals in our field).

Exposure to Television Portrayals of Latinos (HRC article)

End women’s suffrage

I can’t decide if this makes me laugh or cry:

Gaming paper Com 475

This paper was written in what now seems like ages ago…this doesn’t deal with violence, but it give you an idea of what gaming researchers look at:

AOIR paper

Leaving on a jet plane

Just a reminder that I will be gone from Sept 7-15th. I am at this conference. As I mentioned, I will post my paper when I get back, along with the slide show I prepared to go with it. I also hope to have lots of pictures of Istanbul to post as well!!

Stay on top of all the assignments because they will be due when we meet again, and I will not accept late work.