Lost and Found Photos

These photos show the geocaching site I found when I wasn't looking for one. Do you see it in photo one?

Tomorrow's Meeting

See you tomorrow in CAS 456 at 3:30p. Here's another video with impressions of our trip. Lots of shots of streets and locations, but you'll see more shots of yourselves around the middle. Enjoy!

Souvenirs

I didn't bring back many souvenirs, but I was looking for a few CDs. I found this one with old (1960's) Serge Gainsbourg songs.

Here's an ancient music video that will give you a glimpse of track 2, "Bonnie and Clyde," avec Brigitte Bardot.
The video was made in 1967.

Remembering Bercy

Who knew Bercy was such a hot spot? I ran across this video of the Bercy concert from March 10. This is the one Nathalie went to, remember the crowds?

And, since Nathalie told us about the earlier Madonna (Mad-OH-na) concert in Bercy, here's a found clip of that one, too.

See you on April 16!

Hi,

Can't wait to see all of your projects on April 16 in CAS 456. Here's a video I made for you. It shows you working on the trip!

Welcome Home

We made it ...
there's a weather theme. We have more snow here at home. (Note the mailbox in the picture, it's dwarfed by the drifts.) Check the 2 weather links on the right side of the page to see how this weather compares to Paris. Nathalie told us that we were lucky to be traveling last week.


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MED 4801:T1

Travel Learn: Paris & Media Journalism

Spring 2007

Dr. Kristine Mirrer

Media & Film

CAS 41, Ext. 70456

The class will present an overview of media journalism (particularly radio and television) in Paris, which will prepare students for sampling and appreciating French events and locations as seen through the eyes of a media journalist while on tour March 8-15. The focus of the course is the tour experience so assignments and meetings are designed to support the actual travel adventure. Students will be given all necessary information about the trip, including all logistics for travel. Class is expected to meet three times before travel and twice after, subject to need/desire for additional contact.

Meeting dates as follows:

Kean University

Tuesday, January 22, 2007 first meeting, 12:30 CAS 408

Wednesday, January 31, 3:30pm, college hour meeting with all travel groups, CAS 456

Monday, February 26, 3:30pm, college hour meeting with all travel groups, CAS 456

PRE-TRIP Assignments Due

PARIS: March 8-15, 2007 Travel Learn Tour

Kean University

April 3, 2007 Progress Report on assignments, CAS 408

April 17, 2007 All work due, 12:30, CAS 408

All tour and post-trip assignments due

April 24, 2007 Student Showcase, room TBA

Assignments:

I. Pre-Trip Preparation:

• Part I: Write a one-page human-interest news story on your anticipated trip to Paris. It should include what you know about Paris or France and how the media has shaped your expectation. What are you expecting to do on the trip, visit museums, tourist attractions, history, cultural activities, shop, eat, etc.? Part II: attach a second page explaining how you would adapt this story for different media (e.g. the type of shots you would use for TV, the possible natural sound for an audio actuality, possible stills for a podcast, point of view for a blog, etc.)

• Film:

Watch a popular film of your choice that is set in Paris (or significantly about Paris) and think about the coming trip. Did the film affect or influence your activities or attitude toward Paris or France? Watch it again after you return from the trip. Did your experience of Paris alter your experience of the film? Write a comparison of the film experience before and after the Paris trip. Part II: Adapt this comparison for TV, Radio, or Podcast and write it as a review that you will record.

• Media News Research: Some source suggestions: www.French-at-a-Touch.com

Also use Google Scholar (from home page go to More and drop down menu lists “Scholar) Type in related topic to search

Briefly answer the following:

Describe the French Television system (technical standards (U.S. is NTSC, England is PAL).

Describe the types of programming.

Describe the means of programming support (advertising, government supported, pay services, etc.)

Regulation (who controls it?)

News: Compare French News to U.S. and identify the major international news agency

What are the major newspapers?

What are the most popular magazines?

Who are the popular newscasters?

What are some of the important news events for the French, and Parisians, in particular, in the last year?

II. On-Tour Assignment: Based on your pre-trip research…

• Watch a sample of French Television News and an international news service such as CNN. How do they compare to the news you listen to and watch at home?
• Take notes on the 2 stories. Remember to include date and times, etc. When you have access to the internet, look up the same stories (this is where date and time may help you) and see how the US news covered the same events.
• Plan a location for a stand-up(s) for a video story you will edit together when you get home. Or, find locations that have natural audio that will enhance a radio story. Record in these locations.
• Find and record interviews that will be used in your news story (these may be audio or video, depending upon your project).
• Report about your newsgathering and recording experiences or observations from the above in a blog, podcast or photostory so that it can be shared with others, including the public or your family.

III. Post Trip Assignment:

• Create the news story you have worked on your trip (Radio or TV). Meet with your advisor to discuss format and time. General time guidelines are 1:30 for a TV news piece and 1:00 for a radio actuality.

And Do one of the following:

• Write an article (with photos) based on your experience with media & culture.
• Create a Travel Learn promo based on your experience with the Paris trip.
• Create a digital story based on your experience.

EVALUATION: Course grade is based on the successful participation in the Travel Learn experience. Students are required to participate in ALL included activities as part of the normal itinerary. In addition, students are expected to be on time and their general behavior is expected to reflect favorably on the program, the university and the United States abroad. This Travel Learn trip is an educational experience, not a vacation.