[Media Studies & Communication: Week 2]

[behindeyesonly.livejournal.com]

There's a coffee machine in the back of the room - a little dusty, but he'd had to dig it out of one of the closets - and cups, cream and sugar for those who want them. There's also a table by the door with an informational handout for everyone to take.

Logan is sitting on his desk again, the screens off today, and he waits until everyone's taken their seats before beginning.

"So, like we began with the question last week, we're going to be delving a little into your personal relationships with media, ripping off using the format from a radio program called the 'Desert Island Discs'.

"Imagine you're a castaway on a desert island. Now imagine that you're allowed to take four pieces of music with you." He smiles slightly. "I realize that, for some people at least, your tastes are always changing, but this is just for the assignment, so try not to overthink it.

"In addition to the four pieces of music, you get to have one book - not counting the Bible or any of the works of Shakespeare - and one luxury item which has to be inanimate and have no practical use.

"That's the first part of the assignment. Go ahead and take a few minutes to write that down, get it on paper."

Logan lets the class do that, getting himself a cup of coffee while he waits. After about fifteen minutes, he returns to the head of the class. "Okay, now we pair off. Find a classmate and trade lists. Once you've done that, take turns discussing items on your lists, why you made them, why they're important to you - I don't expect you to necessarily be familiar with what your classmate's choices are, but have an open mind, engage in some discussion here.

"Lastly, write a paragraph about the assignment. Do you think media is an important part of your life? Does what you listen to, what you read, really say that much about you as a person?"

[OOC: Wait for OCD! HAVE AT. And sorry about last week guys - it was a very bad day for me and I dropped the ball. You guys deserve more than I gave you. The class assignments are, of course, optional - especially the paragraph - but have fun with it!

Also, I'll be on for a wee bit longer tonight, but back at about 9am PST tomorrow when I get to work. After that, I'll be on most of the day.]

[OOC: Roster/Syllabus]

Comments

Pair up and discuss

[behindeyesonly.livejournal.com]

Find a partner, discuss your choices, try not to make fun of each other too much.

Re: Pair up and discuss

[courier-gavin.livejournal.com]

Jake was humming 'yellow submarine'.

Re: Pair up and discuss

[auroryborealis.livejournal.com]

"How have I not talked to you since you and Alex have been back?" Rory asked, wandering over. "I like the girl look, by the way."

Re: Pair up and discuss

[courier-gavin.livejournal.com]

"Hey Rory." Jake stopped humming and smiled. "Thank you. I was going for exotic. I met Bucky yesterday!"

Re: Pair up and discuss

[auroryborealis.livejournal.com]

"Ooh!" Rory squeaked. "Isn't he cute and weetiny?"

Re: Pair up and discuss

[courier-gavin.livejournal.com]

Jake grinned. "Indeed-y. But not allowed to have coffee yet, poor thing."

Re: Pair up and discuss

[auroryborealis.livejournal.com]

"Only a little while longer," Rory declared. "I started when I was like, three."

Re: Pair up and discuss

[the-right-ray.livejournal.com]

Ray amused himself by chewing on his pencil.

Re: Pair up and discuss

[fates_jaye]

Jaye wads up a little piece of notebook paper and throws it at Ray.

Re: Pair up and discuss

[the-right-ray.livejournal.com]

Ray glared over at Jaye. "Can I help you?"

Re: Pair up and discuss

[fates_jaye]

"Maybe," she says, wadding up another piece of paper.

Re: Pair up and discuss

[the-right-ray.livejournal.com]

"Would you like fries with that?" Ray asked. "

Re: Pair up and discuss

[fates_jaye]

Jaye's interested in the assignment, really. And not at all staring at the hot teacher without trying to look like she's staring.

Re: Pair up and discuss

[absolutesnark]

Summer was thinking about which of her many pairs of shoes she actually would take with her. It was not an easy decision to make.

Re: Pair up and discuss

[grenfelzer.livejournal.com]

Carmela looks over her list and decides it doesn't count as cheating if other people don't *know* that the curling iron is also a weapon. And doesn't need electricity. Or batteries.

Re: Pair up and discuss

[likethegun]

Sam was feeling brave, so he decided to approach someone he didn't know. "Hi," he said, giving the girl a friendly smile. "Want to trade lists?"

Re: Pair up and discuss

[grenfelzer.livejournal.com]

"Sure," Carmela says with a grin, handing over her paper. "I'm Carmela Rodriguez, by the way."

Re: Pair up and discuss

[saltandammo.livejournal.com]

Dean finished his list and looked around.

Re: Pair up and discuss

[dbiers.livejournal.com]

D'anna finished up her list and looked about for someone to work with.

[ooc: As she ought, though her play will soon be off to take a nap soon because I'm about to go face first in the keyboard.]

Re: Pair up and discuss

[notcalledlizzie.livejournal.com]

Elizabeth smiled and waved. "Hey, D."


[[ooc: *pats* Know that feeling far too well omg!]]

Re: Pair up and discuss

[dbiers.livejournal.com]

D grinned and waved back, "hiya, Liz. Wanna work together on this?"

[ooc: ...it was a verrrrrry long nap. *face.plam* ok with a bit of slower than I expected slow play?]

Re: Pair up and discuss

[notcalledlizzie.livejournal.com]

"Sure thing," said Elizabeth, smiling.

[[ooc: *giggles* Not a problem!]]

Re: Pair up and discuss

[dbiers.livejournal.com]

"Fantastic!" D smiled and handed her list (http://community.livejournal.com/fandomhigh/1005087.html?thread=54613535#t54613535) to Liz. "How'd your first week go?"

[ooc: YAY! :D Thanks!]

Re: Pair up and discuss

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

Sam looked her list over and realized it was really quite dorky.

Re: Pair up and discuss

[peter--parker.livejournal.com]

Who wouldn't want to discuss Advanced Mathematical Methods in Science and Engineering?