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The purpose of JTC 316 is to develop a greater self-awareness of our own individual differences, understand the media's role in shaping our understanding of individual difference in society, and learn to communicate more effectively and ethically about areas of individual difference to particular audiences. First, we will explore our own areas of individual difference--such as our social class, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, immigration status, race, health, generation--and reflect upon how these features influence our perspective on the world and interactions with others within it. Second, drawing upon communication and media theory, we will consider the media's role in shaping our understanding of these areas of individual difference. Third, we will practice strategies for communicating about areas of individual difference and difference of perspective in ways that avoid stereotype and mitigate bias. Finally, based on one's sense of personal and civic responsibility, we will develop a personal code of ethics that can be used to guide professional practice. As an upper division course, some of the skills you make use of in this course are your research, analytical, public speaking, and writing skills. Credit not allowed for both JTC 316 and ETST 316 (Multiculturalism and the Media).
In a 16-week semester, you should expect to spend about 6-9 hours each week on schoolwork. Meanwhile, in an 8-week semester, you should expect to spend about 12-18 hours per week on course content.
Please check the CSU Bookstore for textbook information. Textbook listings are available at the CSU Bookstore about 3 weeks prior to the start of the term.
Professor Johnson earned her Ph.D. and M.S. in Public Communication and Technology in the Department of Journalism and Media Communication (JMC) here at Colorado State University (CSU). She earned her B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication with an emphasis in magazine writing from Iowa State University (ISU). Additionally, she holds a home design and staging certification and runs an interior styling business called The Collected Self.
Dr. Johnson teaches courses in media studies, advertising, strategic writing, and corporate business communication. Her research interests include creativity, consumption, identity, media and cultural studies, environmental communication, and feminism.
Professor Johnson believes in the power of using digital platforms, such as Pinterest and Instagram, to become inspired, fuel your passion, and bring your dreams to life. Her book, Feminism, self-presentation, and Pinterest: The Labor of Wedding Planning, explores these ideas from an academic perspective.
