Module 8 (Mar 22 - Mar 28): Overview

Reading the newspaper

Welcome to Module 8! The list below outlines what you need for this Module. 

  • Read Chapter 8 (The Media) American Government.
  • Check out the supplemental resources available to you on the next Module page.
  • Then engage the Week 8 In the News Discussion prompt and respond with your initial post (your answer to my prompt) by 11:59pm on Friday. Two thoughtful follow-ups are due in the Week 8 discussion forum by 11:59pm on Sunday. The discussion board closes after the Sunday deadline so no late posts will be accepted.
  • Complete a Week 8 quiz based on supplementary material. 

 

By completing this week's reading and assignments, you will achieve the following Course Objectives:

  • The sources of our news
  • Ownership of the American media and its implications for the political news we get
  • The role of journalists
  • The relationship of citizens to the media

 

Any general questions should be posted to the Q&A Forum. If you message me a general question, I will tell you to post to the Q&A Forum. By asking a question and receiving an answer (either from me or your classmates) in this forum, you will help other students who have the same question-just like in a face-to-face class!