Kushin social media syllabus - fall 2017

Kushin social media syllabus - fall 2017

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  Matthew  J.  Kushin,  PhD  |  Department  of  Communication   Shepherd  University     Course  Syllabus  .:.  1   COMM  322:  Social  Media   Fall  2017  |  3  Credit  Hours   Lecture:  Location:  L10  G   Time:  T/R  1:50-­‐3:05pm   Text:     · Social  Media  Campaigns:  Strategies  for  Public  Relations   and  Marketing  by  Carolyn  Mae  Kim   · Likeable  Social  Media  by  Dave  Kerpen     · Additional  required  readings  available  online   The  Shepherd  bookstore  online  tool  for  finding  best  price  on  new,  used,   rentals:       Recommended  reading:  Jab,  Jab,  Jab,  Right  Hook:  How  to  Tell  Your  Story  in  a  Noisy  Social  World  by  Gary   Vaynerchuck     Course  Documents  &  Assignments  accessible  on  Sakai:  courses.shepherd.edu     Course  Overview:     The  course  examines  the  pervasive  impact  social  media  is  having  on  our  society,  with  specific  interest  in  the   implications  and  applications  of  social  media  for  strategic  media  professionals.  Focus  is  given  to  investigating  the   theoretical  and  cultural  aspects  of  social  media  with  an  aim  toward  understanding  how  this  communication  form   has  changed  our  relationship  between  individuals,  organizations,  and  society.       LEAP  Goals:   #2:  Intellectual  &  Practical  Skills  throughout  the  Curriculum   Learning  Outcomes:   ▪  Inquiry  &  Analysis  ▪  Critical  Thinking  ▪  Oral  &   Written  Communication  ▪  Information   Literacy  ▪  Collaborative  Work  ▪  Lifelong   Learning    ▪  Inquiry  &  Analysis  ▪  Critical   Thinking  ▪  Oral  &  Written  Communication  ▪   Information  Literacy  ▪  Collaborative  Work  ▪   Lifelong  Learning     Assessment  based  on  ability  to:   § Complete  Hootsuite  Academy  certification   § Complete  a  semester-­‐long  project  involving  planning,  executing,  and  evaluating  social  media  for  the   Department  of  Communication  at  Shepherd  University   § Professional  group  presentations.   § Meet  deadlines.   § Work  effectively  in  teams  to  complete  projects.   § Demonstrate  understanding  the  strategic  use  of  new  and  social  communication  technologies  for   businesses  and  organizations  and  individual  career  advancement.   § Apply  key  concepts  relevant  to  new  and  social  media  to  advance  understanding  of  how  social  networks   are  manifested  in  online  environments.   § Utilize  technology  to  improve  critical  thinking  and  writing   § Apply  basic  strategic  applications  of  social  media  tools,  with  a  focus  on  4  key  intertwined  areas:   o Monitoring:  Strategies  for  identifying,  cultivating,  monitoring,  and  analyzing  information  on  the   social/real-­‐time  web.   o Metrics:  Strategies  for  setting  goals  and  what  to  measure  on  social  media.   o Optimization:  Strategic  use  of  optimization  strategies  to  maximize  potential  exposure  to  &   engagement  with  communication  content  online.   o Content  &  Engagement:  Strategies  for  creating  content  targeted  towards  publics  online  and   encouraging  their  engagement  with  organization.     Professor:  Matthew  J.  Kushin,  PhD   [email protected]  |  304-­‐876-­‐5361     Office  L10K   Office  Hours:  M:  10-­‐12;  W:  10-­‐1.     Book  Appointment:   https://profkushin.youcanbook.me/    
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  Matthew  J.  Kushin,  PhD  |  Department  of  Communication   Shepherd  University     Course  Syllabus  .:.  2   [Wee k#]   Week   of   Day   Topic   Due  assignments  in  bold;  assigned  in  italics;  bold  /  italics  are  assigned   and  completed  in  class.   Reading  Due  /  “To  Dos”  Due   [1]   8/28   Tues   Intro  to  Class  and  Class  Project  Core  Concepts   Read:   https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/move-­‐ over-­‐resume-­‐networking-­‐key-­‐success-­‐ pr-­‐social-­‐media-­‐karen-­‐freberg   To  Do:   If  you  don’t  have  professional  Twitter  &   LinkedIn  account  –  you  need  it  by  next   class.  Sign  up.  Add  your  name  and  URL   to  each  to  the  wiki  on  Sakai.     If  you  don’t  have  a  Google  account   (e.g.,  Gmail),  create  one.     Thurs   Meltwater  Training  with  Carol  Ann  Funkhouser   Social  Media  and  Society   Participation:  “Generation  Like”     Likeable  Social  Media  –  Ch  1   http://bit.ly/FSM_peso     http://bit.ly/FSM_contentmark       Watch  Meltwater  training  videos   (announcement  on  Sakai)   [2]  9/4   Tues   SU  Comm  Dept  Background  Plan  Overview;  Form  Teams   Group  Contracts   Hootsuite  Academy  Education  and  Certification       Kim  –  Chapter  1  -­‐  finish   Likeable  –  Ch  2   http://bit.ly/FSM_27tips         Thurs   Audience  &  Monitoring  The  Social  Web   Challenge  1:  Social  Media  Monitoring  Audience  (in  class)         Likeable  Social  Media  –  Ch  3-­‐4   http://bit.ly/FSM_tweetcomplaint     Example:  Social  Media  Audit  (on  Sakai)     Set  up  Hootsuite  –  Watch  videos   (announcement  on  Sakai)   [3]   9/11   Tues   Social  Media  Audit     Social  Media  Audit  Challenge  (in  class)   Social  Media  Audit  Report   Read  Likeable  Social  Media  Ch  10-­‐14     Thurs   Lab  Day  to  work  on  your  social  media  audit   -­‐  Dr.  K  to  Buffalo  for  a  conference     [4]   9/18   Tues     Brands  as  Media  Companies;  The  Semester  Project   Strategic  Brief  &  Presentation     Social  Media  Audit  Report   Kim  –  Chapter  2  –  start   Likeable  Social  Media  –  Ch  5       Thurs   Content  Considerations:  Categories,  Calendar     Kim  –  Chapter  2  –  finish   http://bit.ly/socialmediapostingsched}     [5]   9/25   Tues   Planning  Considerations;  Strategy  Game   Strategy  Game  ½  (in  class)     Kim  –  Chapter  3  –  start   Likeable  Social  Media  –  Ch  10-­‐12   http://bit.ly/FSM_cokejourney       Thurs   Lab  Day:  Attendance  Required     [6]     10/2   Tues     1 st  half  of  class:  Finalize  Strategic  Brief   2 nd  half  of  class:  Present  Proposal   Strategic  Brief  &  Presentation     Kim  –  Chapter  3  –  finish       Thurs     Planning  Our  Halloween  Contest;  Content  1  Lab  time   SU  Comm  Content:  Time  Period  1     http://bit.ly/FSM_online2offline2   http://bit.ly/FSM_legalsponsor   Kim  –  Chapter  4  –  start   [7]   10/9   Tues   Digital  Influence:  Nuances  and  Pillars  of  Influence   Influencers;  lab  time  to  research  influencers      
• 3.
  Matthew  J.  Kushin,  PhD  |  Department  of  Communication   Shepherd  University     Course  Syllabus  .:.  3         Thurs   Content  #1  Lab  Day:  Attendance  Required       [8]   10/16   Tues       1 st  half  of  class:  Finalize  content  1   2 nd  half:  Content  #1  Presentations  &  Debrief   Case  Study  Paper  (Option  1  of  2)   SU  Comm  Content:  Time  Period  1  &  Presentation   Team  Evaluation  #1  (in  class)   Likeable  Social  Media,  Ch  13   Kim  –  Chapter  4  –  finish     http://bit.ly/FSM_hungergames   http://mashable.com/2014/10/23/colla borating-­‐influencers/     Thurs   Fall  Break  –  No  Class     [9]   10/23   Tues   Influencers;  Diffusion  of  Innovations;  Lab  Time  as   Available   Likeable  Social  Media  –  Ch  7,  12     Thurs   Social  Media  Metric  Planning  &  Optimizing   Challenge    –  Metrics  Planning  (in  class)   SU  Comm  Content:  Period  2     Kim  –  Chapter  5  -­‐  start   Likeable  Social  Media  –  Ch  8     Suggested:  This  article  offers  a  good   view  of  just  how  much  measurement  is   an  evolving  field  with  many   perspectives:   http://bit.ly/1nL7QvW   [10]   10/30   Tues     Optimizing  Posting  Schedules  &  Tracking     http://bit.ly/FSM_optimize   Kim  –  Chapter  5  -­‐  finish       Thurs   Lab  Time;  Required  Team-­‐Professor  Meetings  #2   (debriefing  &  check-­‐in  moving  forward)   Team-­‐Professor  Meeting  (in  class)   Case  Study  Paper  (Option  1  of  2)   Kim  –  Chapter  6  -­‐  start   [11]   11/6   Tues   1 st  1/3d:  Lab  Time   2 nd  2/3:  Content  #2  Presentations  &  Discussion    SU  Comm  Content:  Time  Period  2  &  Presentation   SU  Comm  Content:  Period  3       Thurs     Lab  Day  for  working  on  content  #3  plans  /  Hootsuite  Day   Dr.  K  to  Europe  (tentative)         [12]   11/13   Tues     Ethics,  Issues,  and  Social  media  policies;  Strategy  Game   Hootsuite  Academy  Education  and  Certification   Strategy  Game  2/2  (in  class)   Facebook  Blueprint  Course  (Optional  extra  credit)   Kim  –  Chapter  6  –  finish       BRING  YOUR  LIKEABLE  SOCIAL  MEDIA   BOOK  TO  CLASS     Likeable  Social  Media  –  9,  16   http://bit.ly/FSM_AmysBakingCompany   http://bit.ly/FSM_Dominos     Thurs   Theories  of  Social  Networks:  Social  Capital;  Strong  &   Weak  Ties;  Social  Objects   http://bit.ly/AirBnBandUber  <-­‐gr8   article  on  social  capital,  AirBnB,  and   Uber!   [13]   11/20   Tues   Thanksgiving  Break  –  No  Class       Thurs   Thanksgiving  Break  –  No  Class       [14]   11/27   Tues   Lab  Day:  Finalizing  Projects:  Work  on  Content  #3  Reports;   Required  Team-­‐Professor  Meeting  #3  (planning);  Final   exam  review   Team-­‐Professor  Meeting  (in  class)      
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  Matthew  J.  Kushin,  PhD  |  Department  of  Communication   Shepherd  University     Course  Syllabus  .:.  4   Note:  Schedule  subject  to  change;  Readings  are  to  be  completed  by  the  date  listed  below.  All  assignments  due  by  the  start  of  class  on  the  due   date  unless  specified  otherwise.   Final  Exam  (Option  2  of  2)  Date  &  Time:    See  final  exam  schedule  on  Shepherd.edu      indicates  presentation  dates.  If  miss:  May  complete  Optional  Assignment  (see  below)  to  make  up  credit.     Assignments   Teamwork  Scale               +/-­‐  to  final  grade   Hootsuite  Education  &  Certification  (Pass/Late/Fail)       7%   Social  Media  Project             53%   Social  Media  Audit  Report             7%     Strategic  Brief  &  Presentation           13%     Content  #1  &  Presentation           8%   Content  #2  &  Presentation           11%     Content  #3  &  Presentation           14%   Participation  Challenges,  Team-­‐Professor  Meetings         6%   Social  Media  Case  Study  Paper  OR  final  exam  (individual)       16%   Group  Evaluations  (2,  at  9%  each)             18%     Extra  credit  opportunities:   You  can  earn  1%  added  to  your  final  grade  in  this  class  by  completing  the  Facebook  Blueprint  Extra  Credit   assignment  on  Sakai.  (If  you  already  completed  this  in  Writing  Across  Platforms,  you  can  complete  the  Hubspot   Academy  Email  Certification  –  talk  to  me  to  get  access  to  this  assignment).                   Final  Grades:  Final  grades  will  be  determined  with  the  following  scale.  There  is  no  rounding:     A  =   100-­‐90%     B  =  89.9-­‐80%       C=     79.9-­‐70%     D=   69.9-­‐60%              F  =0-­‐59.9%       All  assignments  due  by  the  start  of  class  on  the  due  date  unless  specified  otherwise. Resources   Department  Social  Media   @shepcomm   instagram.com/sucomm   shepcommblog.wordpress.com   Dr.  Kushin     @mjkushin     If  you  are  intent  on  studying  strategic  comm,  you  need  to  1)  read,  and  2)  be  professionally  active  on  social  media.    I   post  and  share  content  related  to  school,  social  media,  and  PR.     o Lists  I  cultivate:   § https://twitter.com/mjkushin/social-­‐media  -­‐  General  Social  Media  News   § https://twitter.com/mjkushin/shep  -­‐  Shepherd  and  local  –  play  your  cards  right  and  you   might  end  up  on  this  list!   § https://twitter.com/mjkushin/strategic  -­‐  PR,  marketing,  etc.,  w/  a  bend  toward  new  media.       Course  Policies     Thurs   Social  Media  and  Society   Participation:  “Generation  Like”     [15]   12/4   Tues       2  groups:  Content  3  Presentations  SU  Comm  Content:  Time   Period  3  &  Presentation           Thurs     2  groups:  Content  3  Presentations;  High-­‐5  awards;  Course   Evaluation   Content  3  Presentation    Group  Evaluations  #2  (in  class)      
• 5.
  Matthew  J.  Kushin,  PhD  |  Department  of  Communication   Shepherd  University     Course  Syllabus  .:.  5   Participation  Grade:  A  portion  of  your  grade  comes  from  participation.  These  are  not  “free”  points  distributed  to   students  just  for  showing  up.  They  must  be  earned.  This  grade  is  calculated  based  on  various  “participation   challenge”  assignments  I  will  assign  throughout  the  semester,  general  participation  in  classroom  discussion  and   evidence  of  preparation  (e.g.,  attending  class  having  completed  the  readings),  and  the  student’s  contribution  to  a   productive,  inclusive  and  respectful  educational  environment  for  the  professor  and  fellow  students.         You  will  note  an  assignment  on  Sakai  that  reads  “Classroom  Citizenship”  –  This  is  there  as  a  reminder  that  part  of   your  participation  grade  comes  from  your  citizenship.  Your  entire  participation  grade  can  be  wiped  out  for   excessive  tardiness,  lack  of  participation  in  discussion,  distracting  device  use,  and  lack  of  a  contribution  to  a   productive,  inclusive  and  respectful  educational  environment.    Do  not  expect  any  warnings.     Teamwork  Scale  and  its  Impact  On  Your  Class  Grade:   Teamwork  is  vital  to  the  success  of  this  class.  In  addition  to  peer  evaluations,  I  will  evaluate  your  behavior  in  your   group.  This  is  based  on  your  displayed  work  and  citizenship  to  your  team  as  observed  by  the  professor.  You  are  an   adult.  The  professor  will  not  waste  time  lecturing  you.  It  will  simply  be  recorded  by  the  professor  and  may  be   communicated  to  you  on  your  grade  on  Sakai.       Active  engagement  in  team  discussions  and  group  work,  completing  all  assigned  tasks  promptly,  and  being   communicative  with  teammates  is  expected  from  everyone.  If  you  meet  this  standard,  your  grade  in  this  class  will   not  be  impacted.  Deviations  above  or  below  this  expectation  carries  one  into  “Rockstar”  or  “The  Bane”  realms,   resulting  in  bonuses  or  deductions  to  your  final  grade.       § Rockstar-­‐like  behaviors  boost  your  final  grade  in  this  course.  They  include  things  such  as  taking  on  leadership   and  significant  extra  work  in  the  group  -­‐  which  can  be  displayed  in  various  forms.   § Deductions  stem  from  “The  Bane”  behaviors,  which  are  a  blight  to  your  group’s  success,  such  as:  Tardy  to  class   on  several  occasions  without  excused  absence;  Missing  more  than  2  classes  unexcused;  Missing  group   meetings;  Using  phone  or  computer  unrelated  to  class  project  during  team  time;  Not  taking  an  active  role  /   general  disengagement  from  team  discussions  or  activities.     Where  can  I  find  how  I’m  fairing?  You  likely  know  if  you’re  being  a  rockstar  or  the  bane.  But,  any  comments  the   professor  shares  will  be  listed  on  “Teamwork”  assignment  on  Sakai.  Any  positive  or  negative  impact  on  your  grade   will  be  reflected  in  the  final  grade  reported  at  the  end  of  the  semester.     Attendance,  Being  On  Time,  &  Leaving  Early:   Department  Attendance  policy:  2  unexcused  absences  permitted,  full  grade  deduction  for  each  absence  thereafter,   and  5  or  more  is  automatic  F.  Attendance  will  be  taken  every  class.       You  MUST  attend  your  classes  regularly  and  engage  in  the  requirements  for  each  class;  otherwise,  your  financial   aid  may  be  revoked  either  partially  or  in  full.  This  would  result  in  an  amount  due  by  you  to  the  University   immediately.  Please  refer  to  shepherd.edu/faoweb  for  more  details.  If  you  know  you  will  be  missing  classes  –  work   with  me  ahead  of  time.  High-­‐fives  will  be  given  to  students  who  miss  no  more  than  2  classes  at  the  end  of  the   semester;  two-­‐handed  high  fives  for  students  who  miss  no  classes.     Class  participation  is  important  for  the  success  of  the  class  and  to  your  success.  You  are  expected  to  attend  class   regularly  and  on  time  and  to  stay  for  the  duration  of  class.  Students  who  arrive  more  than  5  minutes  late  or  leave   lecture  before  it  is  complete  without  notifying  the  instructor  prior  to  the  start  of  class  will  receive  a  reduction  in   their  overall  attendance  &  participation  grade.  Do  not  expect  a  warning  or  notification  of  grade  reduction.   Classroom  Environment:  Play  (mp3  players,  games  on  handheld  devices,  etc),  reading  non-­‐course  related   materials,  or  working  on  assignments  for  other  classes  is  distracting.  We’re  all  here  to  learn  and  people  pay  a  lot  of   money  for  their  education.  Use  of  Internet  devices  to  take  notes  &  gather  information  to  inform  classroom   discussion  is  strongly  encouraged.  But  browsing  &  social  interaction  are  not  so  please  minimize  use  during  class.  If  
• 6.
  Matthew  J.  Kushin,  PhD  |  Department  of  Communication   Shepherd  University     Course  Syllabus  .:.  6   your  use  of  any  device  becomes  disruptive,  it  will  negatively  impact  your  participation  grade.  Although  I  may  speak   with  you  about  this,  do  not  expect  a  warning  prior  to  reduction  nor  for  the  instructor  to  inform  you  that  your  grade   has  been  reduced.  If  your  ringer  goes  off  during  class,  please  turn  it  off.    If  you  feel  the  call  may  be  an  emergency,   please  step  out  of  class.   Make-­‐up  Exams:  Make  up  exams  will  be  offered  only  once  per  student  with  proper  documentation  (e.g.,  doctor’s   note)  of  absence  and  will  be  evaluated  on  a  case-­‐by-­‐case  basis.  Make-­‐up  exams  will  be  offered  during  office  hours   and  must  be  complete  by  the  end  of  the  same  working  day  the  student  returns  to  class.  Make  up  exams  will  not  be   offered  beyond  2  weeks  after  it  is  scheduled  on  the  syllabus.   Late  assignments:  Late  means  turned  in  ANYTIME  AFTER  the  end  of  scheduled  class  time  on  the  due  date.  2   minutes  late  and  2  hours  late  are  treated  equally.  Late  assignments  will  be  accepted  for  a  20%  reduction  in  grade   (except  participation  challenges  –  which  may  be  turned  in  for  50%  credit  [unless  university-­‐approved  absence  or   family  emergency]).  Late  assignments  will  not  be  accepted  beyond  1  class  period  late.  Students  are  responsible  for   remembering  to  turn  in  assignments  (online  for  major  papers)  or  in  person  prior  to  end  of  class  on  the  due  date.  In   the  rare  case  that  a  student  is  not  able  to  attend  class  on  the  date  an  assignment  is  due,  the  student  may  submit   the  assignment  electronically  BEFORE  the  end  of  class  on  the  assigned  day  for  full  credit.  If  you  are  having   email/internet  issues,  you  can  fax  it  to  the  communication  department  or  slide  it  under  Dr.  K’s  office  door.  There   will  be  no  exceptions  to  the  late  assignment  policy.       Email  &  Electronic  Communication  Agreement:  I  will  prioritize  &  make  every  effort  to  respond  to  communications   sent  during  virtual  office  hours  ASAP.  However,  for  electronic  communication  occurring  outside  of  established   Office  Hours:   v Students  can  expect  to  get  a  response  to  an  email  from  me  within  48  hours  of  sending  it,  often  much   sooner.  If  you  don’t  hear  from  me  within  48  hours,  send  a  polite  reminder.   v If  you  send  me  an  email  or  any  other  electronic  communication  and  I  do  not  respond  to  it,  then  I  did  not   receive  it.  You  will  always  get  a  response  from  me  if  I  received  something.   v Students  should  not  expect  responses  on  weekends  or  after  6pm.   v Email  subject  lines  should  include:  Class  Title  &  Your  name.  e.g.,  “Comm  2000  –  Jane  Doe”   v In  case  of  real  emergency  needing  response  ASAP,  add  “[emergency]”  to  subject  line.  Don’t  abuse  this!   Academic  Dishonesty.  Each  student  in  this  course  is  expected  to  abide  by  the  Shepherd  University  Academic   Integrity  Procedures  found  in  the  Shepherd  University  Student  Handbook   (http://www.shepherd.edu/students/studenthandbook.pdf).     By  submitting  academic  work,  students  warrant  that  the  work  is  their  own  and  that  unauthorized  materials  or   resources  were  not  used.    Plagiarism,  fraud,  unauthorized  use  of  resources–cheating  in  all  its  forms  is  not   tolerated.    All  members  of  the  Shepherd  community  are  responsible  for  maintaining  their  own  academic  integrity   and  for  reporting  suspected  academic  dishonesty.   Plagiarism  is  the  act  of  stealing  and  using,  as  one’s  own,  the  ideas  of  another  or  the  written  expression  of  the  ideas   of  another.  Students  guilty  of  academic  dishonesty  in  any  course  will  receive  sanction  from  the  course  instructor   and  may  face  sanctions  by  the  University,  particularly  if  there  is  a  second  reported  offense.    Sanctions  may  include   dismissal  from  the  University.    In  this  course  you  will  fail  any  assignment  you  plagiarize  on.  Additional  sanctions   may  be  taken  at  the  discretion  of  the  instructor  including  but  not  limited  to  reporting  the  incident  to  the  proper   university  authorities.   Publication:  The  department  of  communication  has  the  right  to  record,  file,  broadcast,  webcast  and  publish,   through  any  means  necessary,  any  or  all  other  means  of  distributing  student  production  work  in  perpetuity.   COMM  maintains  an  archive  of  material  that  we  may  webcast,  broadcast,  show  in  theaters  and  use  for  the   promotion  of  the  department  and  its  students.    Any  monetary  gain  made  by  the  department  will  be  used  only  for  
• 7.
  Matthew  J.  Kushin,  PhD  |  Department  of  Communication   Shepherd  University     Course  Syllabus  .:.  7   the  development  of  the  program,  and  student  wellbeing.    The  students  who  produce  the  work  also  maintain  the   rights  to  use  their  work  as  they  see  fit,  and  are  liable  for  that  usage.     Disability  Support  Services:  Disability  Support  Services  (DSS)  at  Shepherd  University  facilitates  equitable  access  for   every  student  who  self-­‐identifies  as  having  one  or  more  disabilities.  Students  requesting  any  disability  related   accommodation  should  contact  the  Director  of  Disability  Support  Services  in  Student  Center  room  124  or  at  304-­‐ 876-­‐5689.  This  includes  students  with  disabilities  who  require  academic  accommodations,  students  requesting   specific  housing  accommodations  for  health-­‐related  reasons,  and  all  other  disability  accommodations.     Accommodations  must  be  documented,  and  accommodation  letters  from  the  DSS  office  must  be  provided  to   instructors.    For  additional  information  please  see  http://www.shepherd.edu/mcssweb/dss/default.html  .