180 Day 1 Notes
January 13, 2000

1. Introductions and personal goals
2. Course overview syllabus at http://www.ils.unc.edu/inls180/index.html
3. Assignments and labs
    a. Readings on Electronic Reserve (http://www.lib.unc.edu/reserves/)
    b. Labs on t & th
    c. Subscribe to INLS180-02 by sending mail to listproc@ils.unc.edu leaving subject blank, type:  subscribe INLS180-02 first name last name
        Search the web for definitions of three terms:
            communication
            message
            noise
        For each term, decide which definition you like best, and post it to the class list. Be sure to give the source of the definition!
4. Term Projects
5. Readings
    a. Pierce
    b. Schramm
        i. What are today’s influences on channels/components of channels compared with the 1970's?
        ii. Are there global influences on thought influencing the intake of information?
        iii. In what communication situations is the Internet most effective as a means of communication?
6. One-minute paper concept