Week 1
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Introduction. Culture and background.
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Week 2
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Sidney Poitier research. Lackawanna Blues DVD.
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Week 3
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"Culture for Sale." Split Image pp.25-129. The Music Industry.
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Week 4
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"The Film Industry." SI. Pp. 131- 185.
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Week 5
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"Sounding Out Racism." SI. Pp.189-264
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Week 6
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"Fly in the Buttermilk." The Television Industry. SI. Pp.267-327.
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Week 7
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Reports to be presented in class.
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Week 8
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Mid-Term Exam. Guest Speaker.
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Week 9
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"Smilin' Faces Tell Lies." The News Industry. SI. Pp. 369-457
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Week 10
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"Half a Loaf." Advertising and Public Relations. SI Pp.461-522
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Week 11-13
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Hip Hop. Recording. Student choices.
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Week 12-14
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Research Paper.
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Week 15
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Research Paper finalized.
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Week 16
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Final Examination.
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