The opinion is to be backed up with research. Research style is described in the MLA style book, and of course the paper is typed. Some of these will be presented orally in front of class. Each person will interview one professional person in the field of media. This will be prepared in the form of a written researched report, and some will be presented orally in front of class.
All exams are essay.
Exams are announced in advance. Each student will do one oral presentation on either the interview or a researched-position paper assignment. The evaluation of the oral presentation will be incorporated into the grade for that assignment. All written assignments must be typed.